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OK SB304
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on any Oklahoma street or highway while composing, sending, or reading an electronic text message while the vehicle is in motion.
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Establishes a minimum fine of $100.00 upon conviction for violating the texting while driving prohibition.
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Exempts communications with emergency response operators, hospitals, physicians' offices, health clinics, ambulance services, firefighting services, or law enforcement agencies regarding imminent emergencies.
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Authorizes municipalities to enact and enforce ordinances with identical provisions, penalties, and enforcement standards as the state law.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Texting while driving; making it unlawful to text and drive; providing penalty. Effective date.
Last Action
coauthored by Crain
2/19/2015