HB 1381 -- Wireless Telephone Use While Driving

Sponsor:  Smith (14)

This bill prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle on
public property while using a wireless telephone unless that
telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow
hands-free listening and talking and is being used in that manner
or the motor vehicle is stationary.  Any person using a wireless
telephone for emergency purposes; an emergency services
professional using a wireless telephone in the scope of his or
her duties; or a person using a digital two-way radio who is
driving a commercial vehicle excluding pick-up trucks, wreckers,
or tow trucks will be exempt from the provisions of the bill.
Any violation will be punishable by a $20 fine for a first
offense and a $50 fine for a second offense.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm