Effective October 1, 2013 Driver using hands to use handheld telephone while motor vehicle is in motion – will be a PRIMARY TRAFFIC OFFENSE. 1st Offense is an $83.00 FINE, including court costs 2nd Offense is a $140.00 FINE 3rd and Subsequent Offense is a $160.00 FINE If the violation contributed to an accident, THREE (3) POINTS will also be assessed in addition to the fine. Driver using hands to use handheld telephone while operating a commercial motor vehicle, 1st Offense is a $290.00 FINE and also a PRIMARY TRAFFIC OFFENSE. Not new law, just a friendly reminder: Driver engaged in TEXTING while (driving, operating) a commercial motor vehicle is a $250.00 FINE. If the violation contributed to an accident the FINE is $1000.00. A child younger than 16 years may not ride in an unenclosed cargo bed of a pick-up truck. New INCREASED FINES The following violations are now $83.00 FINES Failing to secure a child under age of 8 in a child safety seat when transporting in a motor vehicle. Fail to transport a child under age of 16 in (child safety seat per instructions, seatbelt). Using a (child safety seat, seatbelt) to (restrain, seat, position) more than one […]
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