Ross Romero Co-Sponsored (Introduced) this Legislation.
Title: Prohibits Minors from Using Cell Phones while Driving
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits individuals under the age of 18 from using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
-Prohibits an individual under the age of 18 from using a wireless telephone to communicate with another person while operating a motor vehicle (Sec. 1).
-Authorizes persons under the age of 18 to use a wireless telephone to communicate with another person while operating a motor vehicle only in the following circumstances (Sec. 1):
-During a medical emergency;
-When reporting or requesting assistance for a safety hazard;
-When reporting or requesting assistance for criminal activity; or
-When communicating with a parent or legal guardian.
-Requires violators of this law to pay a maximum fine of $50 (Sec. 1).
-Prohibits the Driver License Division from assessing points against a person’s driving record for a violation of this law (Sec. 1).
-Specifies that the provisions of this bill apply to all individuals under 18 regardless of whether or not the individual is a resident of Utah (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits Minors from Using Cell Phones while Driving