Rick Williams voted Yea (Concurrence Vote) on this Legislation.
Title: Prohibits Use of Handheld Technology While Driving
Signed by Governor Nathan Deal
Title: Prohibits Use of Handheld Technology While Driving
Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits using handheld electronic devices while driving.
Prohibits physically holding an electronic device while driving unless it is being used to navigate the vehicle or for global positioning system (GPS) purposes (Sec. 4).
Prohibits writing, sending, or reading any text-based communication, including a text message, email, or website while driving (Sec. 4).
Prohibits watching a video or movie on any device, regardless of whether it’s being held, while driving (Sec. 4).
Prohibits recording or broadcasting a video while driving unless the device is used for the sole purpose of continuously recording or broadcasting video within or outside of the vehicle (Sec. 4).
Authorizes the use of voice-recognition technology to send a message while driving (Sec. 4).
Authorizes the use of an earpiece, headphone device, or device worn on a wrist to conduct voice-based communication while driving (Sec. 4).
Authorizes the use of radios, emergency communication services, medical equipment, or in-vehicle security, navigation, or remote diagnostics systems while driving (Sec. 4).
Specifies that none of these provisions apply when a vehicle is lawfully parked (Sec. 4).
Establishes a fine of $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second, and $150 for any subsequent offense within a 2-year period (Sec. 4).
Specifies that these provisions do not apply to the following (Sec. 4):
Drivers reporting an accident, crime, or serious threat to traffic or public safety;
Commercial truck drivers using a 2-way radio;
Utility services responding to a utility emergency; and
Law enforcement, firefighters, ambulance drivers or other public safety personnel.
Title: Prohibits Use of Handheld Technology While Driving
Title: Prohibits Use of Handheld Technology While Driving
Title: Prohibits Use of Handheld Technology While Driving
Title: Prohibits Use of Handheld Technology While Driving
Title: Prohibits Use of Handheld Technology While Driving