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OK HB3250
Bill
Status
3/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mike Brown
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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