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MA H3067

MA H3067
Relative to safe driving in school speed zones


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle within school zones. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to prohibit anyone, regardless of age, from using a wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle on a roadway within a school speed zone, which is an area with reduced speed limits for the safety of students. This restriction does not apply to emergency personnel, such as law enforcement, healthcare providers, or fire departments, when they are using their wireless telephones for official duties.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4438 (on 06/29/2016)

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