Bill > SB00373

This bill proposes to amend section 14-296aa of the general statutes to increase the penalties for texting while driving that results in injury to another person. Specifically, the bill would impose more severe consequences for drivers who cause harm to others while using their mobile devices while operating a vehicle, including the potential suspension of their operator's license for up to six months. The proposed changes aim to create stricter deterrents against the dangerous practice of texting while driving by implementing more significant legal and administrative penalties. By increasing both the financial fines and the potential length of license suspension, the bill seeks to discourage drivers from engaging in this risky behavior and ultimately improve road safety by reducing distracted driving incidents.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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