SB 510 – Modifies provisions relating to operation of motor vehicles

• Sponsor: Dixon
• LR Number: 2067S.02I
• Committee: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety
• Last Action: 4/27/2017 - Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2017

Current Bill Summary

SB 510 - This act repeals the existing texting while driving statute, and modifies another statute requiring motorists to exercise the highest degree of care to expressly prohibit operation of a motor vehicle while using a cell phone or certain other devices, and while eating, performing grooming or hygiene tasks, or reading.

ERIC VANDER WEERD