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HB 187: Traffic Safety

GENERAL BILL by Slosberg ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Berman ; Rehwinkel Vasilinda

Traffic Safety; Designates act "Minor Traffic Safety Act"; prohibits use of handheld cellular telephones & other electronic communications devices by drivers under 18 years of age & persons driving school buses; provides for voluntary checkoff on driver's license applications to permit contributions to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety; requires DHSMV to issue distinctive placard when issuing or reissuing driver's license to person under certain age; requires such person to display placard at all times while operating motor vehicle; restricts number of certain passengers permitted in vehicle operated by person under certain age.

Effective Date: 10/1/2012
Last Action: 3/9/2012 House - Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    9/21/2011 House • Filed
    10/3/2011 House • Referred to Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 21
    1/10/2012 House • Introduced -HJ 21
    3/9/2012 House • Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee

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  • HB 187, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 9/21/2011 at 11:38 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 299 Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Pilon Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
    Location: In committee/council (THSS)
    H 1135 Traffic Safety Slosberg Compare Last Action: 1/9/2012 H Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 110
    Location: Withdrawn from consideration
    S 416 (c1) Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Detert Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar
    Location: On 2nd Reading Calendar
    S 930 Motor Vehicles Altman Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died in Transportation
    Location: In committee/council (TR)

    Citations - Statutes (5)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.0075 Operator use of commercial mobile radio services and electronic communications devices. Page 2 (pdf)
    318.14 Noncriminal traffic infractions; exception; procedures. Page 3 (pdf)
    322.08 Application for license; requirements for license and identification card forms. Page 3 (pdf)
    322.144 Page 5 (pdf)
    322.16 License restrictions. Page 6 (pdf)

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