Key Votes
HB 338 - Prohibits Handheld Cellular Devices While Driving - Key Vote
Louisiana Key Votes
Kevin Pearson voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.
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Legislation - Bill Failed (House) (33-55) - June 9, 2011 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Handheld Cellular Devices While Driving
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits drivers from using cellular telephones while driving.
- Authorizes the use of hands-free wireless telecommunication devices while driving (Sec. 1).
- Authorizes the use of handheld wireless telecommunication devices only in the following situations (Sec. 1):
- Communicating in an emergency situation with 911 dispatcher, hospital, physician's office, school administrator, or emergency response personnel;
- Reporting a traffic crash or criminal act;
- Reporting a situation in which the individual's personal safety is threatened; and
- Navigating using a global positioning system.
- Establishes a fine of $125 for violating these provisions (Sec. 1).
- Establishes that the fine is doubled if the person is involved in a crash at the time of the violation (Sec.1).
- Prohibits the use of violations of these provisions as evidence of comparative negligence in any action to recover damages out of ownership or operation of a motor vehicle (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Introduced (House) - April 25, 2011
Title: Prohibits Handheld Cellular Devices While Driving
Sponsors
- Charmaine L. Marchand Stiaes (LA - D) (Out Of Office)
