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SB 440 - Mobile Telephones; driver inattention and distraction; improper use while operating vehicle; verbal
Tate, Horacena (D-38)
SC: TRANS HC: 02/11/2002 Senate Read and Referred

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions of uniform rules of the road, so as to change certain provisions relating to driversī exercise of due care and proper use of radios and mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle; to prohibit certain uses of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle; to provide penalties for violations; to provide for warnings regarding the provisions of this Act during a limited period; to provide for studies and reports; to provide effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Code Sections Amended

40-6-241 \ 40-8-92

Bill History
Date Action
02/11/2002 Senate Read and Referred
Versions
Current
SB440 as introduced

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