Hands-Free Bill Is Back
Monday, February 10th, 2020
The Senate hearing on this bill last year.
After passing the Colorado Senate but dying in the House last year, the ever-recurring “Hang Up And Drive” bill is back.
Senate Bill 20-065, “Limit Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving,” will be considered on Tuesday at 2 p.m. by the Senate Transportation and Energy committee. If we can get a bunch of folks to show up in support it can only help.
The other thing that would help would be to contact the members of the committee to express your support. Here is their contact info:
Faith Winter, Chair – Faith.winter.senate@state.co.us – 303-866-4863
Kerry Donovan, Vice Chair – Kerry.donovan.senate@state.co.us – 303-866-4871
Mike Foote – Mike.foote.senate@state.co.us – 303-866-5291
Dennis Hisey – Dennis.hisey.senate@state.co.us – 303-866-4877
Ray Scott – Ray.scott.senate@state.co.us – 303-866-3077
Here is a summary of the bill.
The bill limits the use of a mobile electronic device while driving to adult drivers who use the mobile electronic device through a hands-free accessory.
The bill establishes penalties of $50 and 2 points for a first violation, $100 and 2 points for a second violation, $200 and 4 points for a third or subsequent violation, and $300 and 4 points if the violation involves text messaging.
This evolving bill has been promoted for years by Sen. Lois Court, who introduced it this year, but who has since been forced to resign due to health issues. It has been picked up by Sen. Chris Hansen and Rep. Dylan Roberts.
This year’s bill has been modified to address concerns raised in the House last year that led to its demise. Maybe this will be the year it finally becomes law.
Biker Quote for Today
You know you’re a biker when you subconsciously wave at another motorcycle and you’re in your car.
