SB 9 - Increases Fines for Texting or Talking While Driving - Oregon Key Vote
Jim Thompson voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- Aug. 14, 2013
- House Bill Passed
- July 7, 2013
- Senate Bill Passed
- July 7, 2013
- Introduced
- Jan. 14, 2013
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Title: Increases Fines for Texting or Talking While Driving
Signed by Governor John Kitzhaber
Title: Increases Fines for Texting or Talking While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that increases the maximum fine to $500 for use of a mobile communication device while driving.
Highlights:
- Increases the maximum fine for use of a mobile communication device from $260 to $500 (Sec. 1).
- Classifies the usage of a mobile communication device while operating a motor vehicle as a Class C traffic violation (Sec. 1).
- Requires the Department of Transportation to place signs on state highways notifying drivers of the penalty for the use of a mobile communication device while driving (Sec. 1).
- Appropriates $130,350 to the Department of Transportation for the creation of the signs (Sec. 2).
Title: Increases Fines for Texting or Talking While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that increases the maximum fine to $500 for use of a mobile communication device while driving.
Highlights:
- Increases the maximum fine for use of a mobile communication device from $260 to $500 (Sec. 1).
- Classifies the usage of a mobile communication device while operating a motor vehicle as a Class C traffic violation (Sec. 1).
- Requires the Department of Transportation to place signs on state highways notifying drivers of the penalty for the use of a mobile communication device while driving (Sec. 1).
- Appropriates $130,350 to the Department of Transportation for the creation of the signs (Sec. 2).
Title: Increases Fines for Texting or Talking While Driving