Ophelia Ford Co-Sponsored (Introduced) this Legislation.
Title: Prohibiting Texting While Driving
Signed by Governor Phil Bredesen
Title: Prohibiting Texting While Driving
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits text messaging while driving.
-Prohibits any driver from using a hand-held mobile telephone to transmit or read a written message while driving (Sec. 1.b). -Defines a violation of this law as a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a $50 fine with court costs of no more than $10 (Sec. 1.c).
Title: Prohibiting Texting While Driving