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Oklahoma 2010 UpdatesText Messaging Legislation on the MoveOklahoma House Bill 3250 - Prohibiting Use Of Certain Devices By Operators Of Motor Vehicles 3/10/10 Oklahoma House Bill 3250 has been approved by the Senate and now moves to the House. (Introduced Version) The measure prohibits any person from using a cellular phone or electronic communication device while operating a motor vehicle unless the person is using a hands-free device. Provides exceptions. Punishment is a misdemeanor punishable by a $1,000 fine. Allows municipalities to enact and enforce ordinances not more stringent than this Act. The proposed committee substitute for HB3250 adds a driving restriction to learner permittees; prohibits learner permittees and intermediate Class D licensees from using a hand-held mobile telephone for non-emergency purposes while operating a motor vehicle; and prohibits the use of a hand-held mobile telephone to write, send, or read a text message while operating a motor vehicle in motion. The penalty is a fine and court costs up to $1,000. Text Messaging News On January 21st, 2010 Governor Henry signed an executive order prohibiting text messaging by employees that drive state vehicles. Governor Henry indicated he wants to serve as a model for all Oklahoma drivers. Oklahoma currently has several distracted driving bills that will be making their way through the legislative process in 2010. Oklahoma 2009Oklahoma did not pass a Cell Phone or Text Messaging Law in 2009. There is distracted driving legislation pending carryover and the two bills below are similar to other bills under consideration. Oklahoma Senate Bill 924 - Motor Vehicles / Distracted Driving Oklahoma House Bill 1455 - Motor Vehicles / Distracted Driving Purpose - Relates to motor vehicles, relates to full time and attention while driving, prohibits use of certain devices by operators of motor vehicles, provides presumption under certain circumstances, provides exceptions, prescribes penalties, authorizes municipalities to enact certain ordinances, provides definitions, provides an effective date. Status: Pending - Carryover It is likely that there will be additional distracted driving legislation brought forward in 2010. We will post updates as time allows. Other Oklahoma Information on this Website |
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