Electronic Communications Traffic Safety

HB72 – The Delegate John Arnick Electronic Communications Traffic Safety came to the floor of the House of Delegates today and received a vote of 133-2.  This bill would prohibit the use of a text messaging device to write or send a test message while operating a motor vehicle in motion or in the travel portion of the roadway.  Violations of this provision could result in a fine up to $500.  John Arnick was a Delegate from Baltimore County who passed away recently.