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OK HB3250

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mike Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. Section 6-105 to add driving restrictions for learner permits and intermediate Class D license holders, including prohibition on using hand-held mobile telephones while driving.

  • Prohibits operators of learner permits and intermediate Class D licenses from using hand-held mobile telephones for non-life-threatening emergency purposes; violations subject to license suspension or cancellation.

  • Creates new statute (47 O.S. Section 11-901c) establishing statewide ban on texting while driving; violators subject to fine and court costs not exceeding $1,000.

  • Allows municipalities to enact ordinances prohibiting hand-held mobile telephone use while driving, with enforcement provisions and fines equal to or less stringent than state law.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; relating to graduated Class D licenses; prohibiting use of certain devices by operators of motor vehicles. Effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Pending coauthorship Representative(s) Harrison

3/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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