Cell phone/texting news: The Legislature ignored or rejected all distracted driving measures filed for the 2012 session. All proposed a ban on texting while driving, and one included a prohibition on use of handheld cell phones. In 2011, the full Senate approved a plan to prohibit text messaging by all drivers in Mississippi, but the House didn't agree. Senate Bill 2793 died in committee in the House on March 8. Critics call the House Judiciary Committee (A&B) a "graveyard" for distracted driving bills. Mississippi is one of 11 states without a ban on text messaging for all drivers. Current prohibitions: Text messaging prohibited for drivers with an intermediate license, a … [Read more...]
Arkansas: Cell phone laws, legislation
December 17, 2008 by 9 Comments
Cell, text messaging update: An act prohibiting use of handheld cell phones in school zones and highway work zones took effect Oct. 1, 2011. Arkansas has no restrictions on text messaging or handheld cell phone use by adult drivers. State lawmakers return Jan. 14, 2013. Current prohibitions: All drivers prohibited from text messaging. Fine up to $100. Drivers under 18 may not use cell phones, regardless of whether a hands-free accessory is employed. Fine up to $50. Drivers 18-20 must use hands-free attachments while talking on cell phones. Fine up to $50. School bus operators prohibited from using cell phones while driving. 2011 legislation Senate Bill 154 (Act 37): … [Read more...]
North Dakota: Cell phone laws, legislation
December 11, 2008 by 5 Comments
Latest cell/texting news: North Dakota's first distracted driving laws went into effect Aug. 1, 2011, with text messaging prohibited for all drivers. Primary enforcement applies, meaning police can stop and cite motorists for that offense alone. A ticket will run you at least $100. North Dakota became the 31st state to ban texting and driving when the governor signed HB 1195 in late April 2011. The governor also enacted a teen safety law that bars teens under 18 from using electronic communications devices while driving (includes cell phones and hands-free devices). The Legislative Assembly returns Jan. 8, 2013. Current prohibitions: Text messaging prohibited for all drivers. $100 … [Read more...]
New Mexico: Cell phone laws, legislation
December 11, 2008 by 10 Comments
Cell phone, text messaging legislation news: No distracted driving legislation was approved during New Mexico's 2013 legislative session. Several bills cleared committee votes but none survived the session. New Mexico is one of 11 states without a ban on text messaging by all drivers. The Legislature returns Jan. 21, 2014. Current prohibitions: No statewide limits on cell phones except for their use by driving students and drivers of state vehicles. Local ordinances restrict driving while cell phoning and/or texting in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Taos and Espanola. Distracted driving legislation (2013): House Bill 43: Would prohibit texting while driving in … [Read more...]
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