S 175A - Prohibits Driving While Talking on Handheld Devices - Rhode Island Key Vote
Camille Vella-Wilkinson voted Yea (Passage With Amendment) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- July 10, 2017
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- June 30, 2017
- House Bill Passed
- June 29, 2017
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 11, 2017
- Introduced
- Feb. 1, 2017
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Title: Prohibits Driving While Talking on Handheld Devices
Signed by Governor Gina Raimondo
Title: Prohibits Driving While Talking on Handheld Devices
Title: Prohibits Driving While Talking on Handheld Devices
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of a handheld device to engage in a phone call while driving, effective June 1, 2018.
Highlights:
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Prohibits the use of a handheld mobile device to engage in a phone call while operating a moving vehicle beginning on June 1, 2018 (Secs. 1 & 2).
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Establishes a fine of up to $100 for each violation (Sec. 1)
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Authorizes the fine to be waived for first-time violations if proof of purchase of a hands-free device is provided by the offender (Sec. 1).
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Exempts public safety personnel, emergency situations, and engaging in a phone call using a hands-free device (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits Driving While Talking on Handheld Devices
Title: Prohibits Driving While Talking on Handheld Devices