According to Senator Mensch weekly newsletter, the state Senate passed an amended version of House bill 67 – Teen Driver Distraction Bill. The amended version of the bill includes the following items:
- Prohibits the use of cell phones and texting by those with a learner's permit or junior driver's license. The bill makes the use of wireless communications device a secondary offense carrying a fine of $100.
- Restricts a junior driver for the first six months after issuance of the junior driver's license to driving a vehicle with no more than one passenger under 18 years of age who is not a member of the driver's immediate family unless the junior driver is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. After the expiration of the six month prohibition, the junior driver would be limited to no more than three passengers under 18 years of age who are not members of the driver's immediate family unless the junior driver is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Makes enforcement of the seat belt requirements a primary offense for junior drivers and all passengers under the age of 18 in the vehicle.
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