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Karen Smith
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Newsflash
Governor Perdue has signed two new distracted driving bills into law, Senate Bill 360 and House Bill 23. "No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any public road or highway of this state while using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, or read any text based communication, including but not limited to a text message, instant message, electronic mail, or Internet data." The fine for offenders will be $150 and one point on their driver license, the new law goes into effect on July 1st, 2010. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This new law prohibits drivers under the age of 18 from using a wireless communication device. Specifically the new law states: "prohibits use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons under 18 years of age with an instruction permit or Class D license while operating a motor vehicle" |
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