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OH HB130
Bill
Status
4/8/2009
Primary Sponsor
John Domenick
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AI Summary
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Prohibits drivers under 17 years old holding temporary instruction permits from talking or text messaging on mobile communication devices while operating vehicles on highways or public/private property used for vehicular travel or parking.
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Prohibits drivers under 17 years old holding probationary driver's licenses from talking or text messaging on mobile communication devices while operating vehicles on highways or public/private property used for vehicular travel or parking.
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Defines "mobile communication device" to include wireless telephones, text-messaging devices, personal digital assistants, computers, and any substantially similar wireless devices designed or used to communicate text or data.
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Makes violations of the texting prohibition a minor misdemeanor offense.
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Prevents law enforcement from stopping vehicles solely to determine whether texting violations have occurred.
Legislative Description
To prohibit a person who is less than 17 years of age from talking or text messaging on a mobile communication device while driving.
Cell phones-talk/text message while driving-prohibit if under 17 years
Last Action
To Public Safety & Homeland Security
4/8/2009