H.E.A. 1070, P.L. 100 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides that, except in certain circumstances, a person may not hold or use a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle. Removes prohibitions on typing, transmitting, or reading a text message or an electronic mail message while operating a moving motor vehicle. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles may not … [Read more...] about Distracted driving
Traffic
Motor vehicle and criminal law issues
H.E.A. 1157, P.L. 110 Effective: July 1, 2020 Increases the penalty for numerous motor vehicle violations from a Class C infraction to a Class A infraction if the violation results in bodily injury. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) to remove any record of a suspension from a defendant charged with operating while intoxicated if the case ends in favor of the defendant … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle and criminal law issues
Public safety
H.E.A. 1225, P.L. 116 Effective: July 1, 2020 Removes the requirement that school buses have black reflective tape affixed on the bumpers and sides of the bus. Provides that, in certain instances, a person who: (1) fails to yield to an emergency vehicle; and (2) causes serious bodily injury, catastrophic injury, or death to any person operating, occupying, or affiliated with the … [Read more...] about Public safety
Automotive dealer services
H.E.A. 1246, P.L 120 Effective: July 1, 2020; March 18, 2020 (relevant provisions) Provides that certain sections related to mobile credentials have an effective date of July 1, 2020 rather than July 1. 2021 from HEA 1056-2019 (P.L. 178-2019). Provides that a person may not knowingly or intentionally manufacture, import, install, reinstall, distribute, sell, or offer for sale a … [Read more...] about Automotive dealer services
Driving privileges
The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law heard HB 1157 on driving privileges sponsored Sens. Freeman and Tallian. The bill requires the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to remove any record of a suspension from a defendant charged with operating while intoxicated if the case ends in favor of the defendant and the defendant’s driving privileges were suspended because: (1) the d … [Read more...] about Driving privileges