SB 24-065 - Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle - Colorado Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle

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Title: Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report and pass a bill that prohibits texting while driving and using a mobile device without hands free assistance while operating a motor vehicle in the state of Colorado.

Highlights:

  • Defines the terms related to emergency services and traffic statutes (Sec. 1) 

  • Prohibits usage of an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle (Sec. 1). 

  • Exempts certain usages of electronic devices in the case of emergency situations or are a state employee acting as such (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies the fines for violation of this statute (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that if the violation results in bodily harm or injury to another then it will be a misdemeanor crime (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the Colorado State Patrol shall collaborate on a public awareness campaign that highlights the dangers of using mobile electronic devices while driving (Sec. 1).

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report and pass a bill that prohibits texting while driving and using a mobile device without hands free assistance while operating a motor vehicle in the state of Colorado.

Highlights:

  • Defines the terms related to emergency services and traffic statutes (Sec. 1) 

  • Prohibits usage of an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle (Sec. 1). 

  • Exempts certain usages of electronic devices in the case of emergency situations or are a state employee acting as such (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies the fines for violation of this statute (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that if the violation results in bodily harm or injury to another then it will be a misdemeanor crime (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the Colorado State Patrol shall collaborate on a public awareness campaign that highlights the dangers of using mobile electronic devices while driving (Sec. 1).

Title: Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle

Title: Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle

Title: Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle

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