Signed by Governor Jennifer Granholm

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits individuals from reading, manually typing, or sending a text message on a wireless 2-way communication device while operating a motor vehicle beginning July 1, 2010.

Highlights:

-Exempts individuals from the prohibition against text messaging while driving if the communication device is used for any of the following (Sec. 602b):

-Reporting a traffic accident, medical emergency, or serious road hazard; -Reporting a situation in which the individual believes his or her personal safety is in jeopardy; -Averting the perpetration or potential perpetration of a criminal act against the individual or another individual; or -Carrying out official duties as a police officer, law enforcement official, member of a paid or volunteer fire department, or operator of an emergency vehicle.

-$100.00 for the first violation; and -$200.00 for the second or subsequent violation.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits individuals from reading, manually typing, or sending a text message on a wireless 2-way communication device while operating a motor vehicle beginning July 1, 2010.

Highlights:

-Exempts individuals from the prohibition against text messaging while driving if the communication device is used for any of the following (Sec. 602b):

-Reporting a traffic accident, medical emergency, or serious road hazard; -Reporting a situation in which the individual believes his or her personal safety is in jeopardy; -Averting the perpetration or potential perpetration of a criminal act against the individual or another individual; or -Carrying out official duties as a police officer, law enforcement official, member of a paid or volunteer fire department, or operator of an emergency vehicle.

-$100.00 for the first violation; and -$200.00 for the second or subsequent violation.

Full Bill Text