Adopted by House 3-9-2012

SB211 HFAT Miley 3-09

Committee Substitute for S.B.211–- “A bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §17C-14-15, relating to traffic safety; establishing the offense of operating a motor vehicle while texting without the use of hands-free technology; establishing the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a electronic communication device without the use of hands-free technology; defining terms; providing exceptions; clarifying means of enforcement as a primary offense; impact of violation on insurance coverage; impact of violation on law enforcement ability to seize or confiscate device; requiring signage on certain highways for motorists entering state; providing penalties; providing for increased fines for multiple offenses; assessing points against driver’s license for multiple offenses; exempting offense from the assessment of court costs and fees; and limitations.”