74th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2007 Regular Session
 
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LC 2365
 
                         House Bill 2482
 
Sponsored by COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
 
 
                             SUMMARY
 
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measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure as
introduced.
 
  Creates offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile
communication device. Punishes by maximum fine of $90.
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to use of mobile communication device while driving.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1.  { + Section 2 of this 2007 Act is added to and made
a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code. + }
  SECTION 2.  { + (1) A person commits the offense of operating a
motor vehicle while using a mobile communication device if the
person, while operating a motor vehicle on a highway, uses a
mobile communication device but does not use a hands-free
accessory.
  (2) For purposes of this section:
  (a) 'Hands-free accessory' means an attachment or built-in
feature for or an addition to a mobile communication device,
whether or not permanently installed in a motor vehicle, that
when used allows a person to maintain both hands on the steering
wheel.
  (b) 'Mobile communication device' means a text messaging device
or a wireless, two-way communication device designed to receive
and transmit voice communication.
  (3) This section does not apply to:
  (a) A person operating an ambulance or emergency vehicle; or
  (b) A person summoning medical or other emergency help if no
other person in the vehicle is capable of summoning help.
  (4) The offense described in this section, operating a motor
vehicle while using a mobile communication device, is a Class D
traffic violation. + }
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