HB 2061 -- Wireless Communications While Driving

Sponsor:  Lampe

Currently, individuals 21 years of age or younger are prohibited
from sending, reading, or writing a text message or electronic
message from a hand-held electronic wireless communications
device while operating a moving motor vehicle on any highway in
this state.  This bill prohibits anyone, regardless of age, from
these activities.

The bill also prohibits any person younger than 18 years of age
from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless
communications device unless he or she is using the device to
report illegal activity, summon medical or emergency help, or
prevent injury to a person or property.  This provision will not
apply to the operator of a vehicle that is lawfully parked or
stopped and will supersede any local laws, ordinances, or
regulations enacted by a county, municipality, or other political
subdivision.  Anyone violating this provision will be guilty of
an infraction and subject to assessment of points.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:12 pm