Introduced By

Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston)

Progress ✓ Introduced ✓ Passed Committee ☐ Passed House ✓ Passed Senate ☐ Signed by Governor ☐ Became Law

Description

School zones; use of certain devices by drivers prohibited. Provides that any person who operates a moving motor vehicle within a school zone or school crossing zone while using any handheld personal communications device in any manner for any purpose is guilty of a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of no more than $250. The bill also provides that signs marking school zones shall contain a notice indicating that the use of handheld personal communications devices is prohibited within the zones. Read the Bill »

Status

02/15/2013: Merged into SB1222

History