WV HB4075 | 2012 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-13 - To House Roads and Transportation
Pending: House Roads & Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to establish the reckless driving offense of unlawful use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway. The bill provides exceptions and conditions for certain lawful uses and assesses the penalties of reckless driving contained in Code, §17C-5-3. §17C-14-15 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.

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Title

Establishing the reckless driving offense of unlawful use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2012-01-13 To House Roads and Transportation
2012-01-13 Introduced in House
2012-01-13 To Roads and Transportation then Judiciary
2012-01-13 Filed for introduction

Same As/Similar To

SB47 (Similar To) 2012-01-11 - To Transportation and Infrastructure
SB79 (Similar To) 2012-01-11 - To Transportation and Infrastructure

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
17C1415New CodeSee Bill Text

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