SB 393 - Prohibiting Texting While Driving - Tennessee Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- May 13, 2009
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- April 30, 2009
- House Bill Passed
- April 27, 2009
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 23, 2009
- Introduced
- Feb. 9, 2009
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Stage Details
Title: Prohibiting Texting While Driving
Signed by Governor Phil Bredesen
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Title: Prohibiting Texting While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits text messaging while driving.
Highlights:
-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