SF 1556

1st Engrossment - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016)

Posted on 09/16/2015 02:56 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulations; establishing a minimum fine for second or
subsequent violation of prohibition on use of wireless communications devices
while driving; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.475, subdivision 2.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.475, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Prohibition on use.

new text begin (a) new text end No person may operate a motor vehicle while
using a wireless communications device to compose, read, or send an electronic message,
when the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic.

new text begin (b) A person who violates paragraph (a) a second or subsequent time shall be
required to pay a fine of $300.
new text end