HB 670 -- Car Phones

Co-Sponsors:  Campbell, Holand

This bill prohibits the use of any hand-held wireless telephone
or telecommunication device when operating a motor vehicle,
except for certain citizens band radio devices.  Using a phone
when contacting emergency personnel and use by emergency
personnel in the performance of their duties are excepted.  Any
person who violates this provision is guilty of a class B
misdemeanor or, if an accident occurs, a class A misdemeanor.

Missouri House of Representatives
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