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Vehicles: electronic wireless communication devices: penalties.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

CA SB 737 · Senate Bill · 2015–2016

Stage
Session ended
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Senate
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Feb 1, 2016

What it does

Under existing law, it is an infraction for any person to drive a motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication, unless the device is configured to allow hands-free operation. A person under 18 years of age is prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless communications device, even if equipped with a hands-free device. Under existing law, a violation of these provisions is an infraction punishable by a fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense, but does not result in the assessment of a violation point against the driver's record for purposes of suspension or…

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · Feb 1, 2016

  2. Committee (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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