....but the morons who run our State are considering this (time to
mobilize Oregon hams....(coming to a State near you?)
http://www.leg.state.or.us/07reg/measures/sb0200.dir/sb0293.intro.html
74th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2007 Regular Session
NOTE: Matter within { + braces and plus signs + } in an
amended section is new. Matter within { - braces and minus
signs - } is existing law to be omitted. New sections are within
{ + braces and plus signs + } .
LC 1265
Senate Bill 293
Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 by order of the
President of the Senate in conformance with presession filing
rules, indicating neither advocacy nor opposition on the part
of the President (at the request of Senate Interim Committee on
Judiciary)
SUMMARY
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure as
introduced.
Creates offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile
communication device. Punishes by maximum fine of $720.
Authorizes suspension of driving privileges for repeat offenses.
A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to use of mobile communication device while driving.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. { + Sections 2 and 3 of this 2007 Act are added to
and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code. + }
SECTION 2. { + (1) A person commits the offense of operating a
motor vehicle while using a mobile communication device if the
person, while operating a motor vehicle on a highway, uses a
mobile communication device but does not use a hands-free
accessory.
(2) For purposes of this section:
(a) 'Hands-free accessory' means an attachment or built-in
feature for or an addition to a mobile communication device,
whether or not permanently installed in a motor vehicle, that
when used allows a person to maintain both hands on the steering
wheel. + }
{ + (b) 'Mobile communication device' means a text messaging
device or a wireless, two-way communication device designed to
receive and transmit voice communication. + }
{ + (3) This section does not apply to:
(a) A person operating an ambulance or emergency vehicle; or
(b) A person summoning medical or other emergency help if no
other person in the vehicle is capable of summoning help.
(4) The offense described in this section, operating a motor
vehicle while using a mobile communication device, is a Class A
traffic violation. + }
SECTION 3. { + (1) The Department of Transportation shall
suspend the driving privileges of a person who repeatedly commits
the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile
communication device as described in section 2 of this 2007 Act.
(2) The department shall suspend driving privileges under this
section for 30 days when a person is convicted of a second
offense within a three-year period.
(3) The department shall suspend driving privileges under this
section for 90 days when a person is convicted of three or more
offenses within a three-year period.
(4) A person is entitled to administrative review under ORS
809.440 of a suspension under this section. + }
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