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GA HB673
GA HB673Motor vehicles; prohibit actions which distract a driver while operating a motor vehicle; provisions
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Introduced
01/10/2018
01/10/2018
In Committee
03/23/2018
03/23/2018
Crossed Over
02/28/2018
02/28/2018
Passed
04/06/2018
04/06/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/02/2018
05/02/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to prohibit actions which distract a driver while operating a motor vehicle; to provide for the proper and safe use of wireless telecommunications devices while driving; to provide for definitions; to provide for violations; to provide for punishments; to provide for the assessment of points upon conviction; to provide for additional fines to be collected by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for applicability; to provide for punishments for homicide by vehicle and for serious bodily injury by vehicle when driver was operating such motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device; to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Hands-Free Georgia Act," amends Georgia's motor vehicle laws to prohibit actions that distract drivers, such as physically holding or supporting a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a vehicle. It provides definitions for relevant terms, outlines prohibited actions, and establishes penalties for violations, including fines and the assessment of points on a driver's license. The bill also addresses the use of wireless devices by school bus drivers and makes technical corrections to cross-references in the law. Overall, the bill aims to promote the safe use of technology while driving and reduce distracted driving-related accidents and incidents.
Sponsors (7)
John Carson (R)*,
Rich Golick (R)*,
Bill Hitchens (R)*,
Eddie Lumsden (R)*,
Richard Smith (R)*,
Robert Trammell (D)*,
P.K. Martin (R),
Last Action
Effective Date (on 07/01/2018)
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