PROHIBIT HANDHELD CELLULAR

PHONE WHILE DRIVING



House Bill 5862

Sponsor: Rep. Eileen DeHart

Committee: Transportation


Complete to 6-15-00



A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5862 AS INTRODUCED 5-30-00


House Bill 5862 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit a person from operating a motor vehicle on the public highways of this state, or in another place open to the general public including an area designated for the parking of vehicles, while using a handheld cellular telephone that prevents the person from having both hands on the steering wheel of the vehicle.


The bill specifies that a person who violated this section of the code would be responsible for a civil infraction.


MCL 257.708c






















Analyst: J. Hunault


This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.