Kansas Governor signs legislation banning texting while driving
May 25th, 2010 - 6:38 am ICT by BNO NewsTOPEKA, KANSAS (BNO NEWS) – Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson signed a piece of legislation on Monday to ban texting while driving in the state.
House Substitute for SB 300 prohibits a person who is operating a motor vehicle on a public road from texting – using a wireless communication device to write, send, or read a written communication.
The bill includes exceptions for law enforcement or emergency personnel who are receiving emergency, traffic, or weather related messages. The fine for unlawful texting will be $60.
Lieutenant Governor Troy Findley called on the legislature to pass the ban on texting while driving earlier in the session.“This bill was a bipartisan, common sense solution that I was glad to see the legislature take a proactive approach on,” said Findley. “As technology continues to advance, we must remain alert of its dangerous effects and continue to take the necessary action to protect Kansans.”
This legislation also further amends Kansas law regarding traffic regulation by prohibiting the display of a vehicle license plate that is covered with any material that affects the plate’s visibility or reflectivity. The fine for this violation will be $60.
Additionally, the bill also makes it a violation of Kansas law to allow or permit a person under the age 18 to operate or ride a motorcycle or motorized bike without a helmet or eye protection. Finally, the bill extends the period from 20 to 25 years that a school bus can be operated if the bus meets all necessary requirements.
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