RESTRICT CELL PHONE USE BY

NEW AND YOUNG DRIVERS

House Bill 5133

Sponsor:  Rep. David Law

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 10-10-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5133 AS INTRODUCED 9-7-05

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit an individual who was issued a temporary permit or a level 1 or 2 graduated licensing status (drivers 17 years old or younger) from operating a motor vehicle while using a handheld cellular telephone.

A violation would be a civil infraction with a fine of $50.

MCL 257.907

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill could increase revenues deriving from state civil infractions.  The revenue would go to local libraries, which receive revenues from fines imposed for state civil infractions, and to the state Justice System Fund, which receives the $10 assessments levied on state civil infractions and supports a variety of justice system endeavors.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Marilyn Peterson

■ 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.