Ban on Texting While Driving Debated in the Senate
Two weeks ago, the Senate set S.642 (Alexander) for Special Order on the Calendar. Debate of the bill commenced this week. S.642 makes it unlawful for a person to compose, send or read a text-based communication while driving and would pre-empt any local government ordinance. An amendment was offered that would have banned use of any electronic communication device while driving, which was defeated. The bill remains in interrupted debate on the calendar, and debate is expected to resume Tuesday.
The House previously passed a prohibition on texting while driving in H.4282, which has been referred to a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. The House-passed version imposes a ban on reading, writing or sending a text or email while operating a motor vehicle and includes a penalty of $25 for violation.
Friday, May 21, 2010
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