Prince George's Nannies: Legislators out to control our lives

(Posted 23 Jan 2009)

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SB 143 HB 72

PG Sponsors:

Senators Currie, Harrington, Miller, Muse, Peters, Pinsky, and Rosapepe

Delegates Frush, Holmes, Howard, Hubbard, Pena-Melnyk, Proctor, Ross, V. Turner, Vallario, Vaughn, and Walker

Entitled: Vehicle Laws - Use of Wireless Communication Devices While Driving - Prohibitions

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a driver of a specified school vehicle from using wireless communication devices; prohibiting a holder of a learner's instructional permit or provisional driver's license who is 18 years of age or older from driving a motor vehicle while using wireless communication devices; prohibiting a driver of a motor vehicle that is in motion from using the driver's hands to use wireless communication devices; providing exceptions to the prohibitions; etc.