Bill > S2423

This bill proposes several changes to Massachusetts motor vehicle laws regarding video screens and electronic device usage while driving. It introduces new restrictions on video displays in vehicles, prohibiting television receivers, video monitors, or screens that show entertainment or business applications in the forward area of a vehicle or visible to the driver. However, the bill allows several exceptions, including navigation systems, rear-view cameras, law enforcement vehicle displays, vehicle information screens, and factory-installed systems with interlocks that disable visual content during driving tasks. Additionally, the bill specifically forbids operators from using mobile electronic devices to access social media or camera functions, including video calls. The legislation aims to reduce driver distraction by limiting visual entertainment and communication technologies that could potentially divert a driver's attention from the road, thereby enhancing traffic safety. The proposed changes would apply to both vehicles registered in Massachusetts and out-of-state vehicles operating within the commonwealth, with detailed definitions of what constitutes a "driving task" to clarify the scope of the restrictions.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2423