California 2017-2018 Regular Session

California Senate Bill SB1030 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1030Introduced by Senator NewmanFebruary 08, 2018 An act to repeal Section 12810.3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to drivers licenses. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1030, as introduced, Newman. Driver records: points: distracted driving.Existing law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. Existing law also prohibits a person from driving while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device unless the telephone or device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. A person who is 18 years of age or younger is prohibited from driving while using a wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device, even if equipped with a hands-free device.Existing law establishes that specified convictions and violations under the Vehicle Code and traffic-related incidents count as points against a drivers record for purposes of suspension or revocation of the privilege to drive and that certain other violations do not result in a violation point. Existing law provides an exemption for the electronic device violations described above from being counted as points against a drivers record for purposes of suspension or revocation of the privilege to drive.This bill would abolish that exemption, thereby making those violations subject to a violation point against the drivers record.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 12810.3 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.12810.3.Notwithstanding subdivision (f) of Section 12810, a violation point shall not be given for a conviction of a violation of subdivision (a) of Section 23123, subdivision (a) of Section 23123.5, or subdivision (b) of Section 23124.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1030Introduced by Senator NewmanFebruary 08, 2018 An act to repeal Section 12810.3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to drivers licenses. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1030, as introduced, Newman. Driver records: points: distracted driving.Existing law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. Existing law also prohibits a person from driving while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device unless the telephone or device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. A person who is 18 years of age or younger is prohibited from driving while using a wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device, even if equipped with a hands-free device.Existing law establishes that specified convictions and violations under the Vehicle Code and traffic-related incidents count as points against a drivers record for purposes of suspension or revocation of the privilege to drive and that certain other violations do not result in a violation point. Existing law provides an exemption for the electronic device violations described above from being counted as points against a drivers record for purposes of suspension or revocation of the privilege to drive.This bill would abolish that exemption, thereby making those violations subject to a violation point against the drivers record.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
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11	11	Senate Bill No. 1030
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13	13	Introduced by Senator NewmanFebruary 08, 2018
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15	15	Introduced by Senator Newman
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18	18	An act to repeal Section 12810.3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to drivers licenses.
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20	20	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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22	22	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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24	24	SB 1030, as introduced, Newman. Driver records: points: distracted driving.
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26	26	Existing law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. Existing law also prohibits a person from driving while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device unless the telephone or device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. A person who is 18 years of age or younger is prohibited from driving while using a wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device, even if equipped with a hands-free device.Existing law establishes that specified convictions and violations under the Vehicle Code and traffic-related incidents count as points against a drivers record for purposes of suspension or revocation of the privilege to drive and that certain other violations do not result in a violation point. Existing law provides an exemption for the electronic device violations described above from being counted as points against a drivers record for purposes of suspension or revocation of the privilege to drive.This bill would abolish that exemption, thereby making those violations subject to a violation point against the drivers record.
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28	28	Existing law prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving. Existing law also prohibits a person from driving while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device unless the telephone or device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. A person who is 18 years of age or younger is prohibited from driving while using a wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device, even if equipped with a hands-free device.
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30	30	Existing law establishes that specified convictions and violations under the Vehicle Code and traffic-related incidents count as points against a drivers record for purposes of suspension or revocation of the privilege to drive and that certain other violations do not result in a violation point. Existing law provides an exemption for the electronic device violations described above from being counted as points against a drivers record for purposes of suspension or revocation of the privilege to drive.
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32	32	This bill would abolish that exemption, thereby making those violations subject to a violation point against the drivers record.
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38	38	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 12810.3 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.12810.3.Notwithstanding subdivision (f) of Section 12810, a violation point shall not be given for a conviction of a violation of subdivision (a) of Section 23123, subdivision (a) of Section 23123.5, or subdivision (b) of Section 23124.
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40	40	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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42	42	## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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44	44	SECTION 1. Section 12810.3 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.12810.3.Notwithstanding subdivision (f) of Section 12810, a violation point shall not be given for a conviction of a violation of subdivision (a) of Section 23123, subdivision (a) of Section 23123.5, or subdivision (b) of Section 23124.
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46	46	SECTION 1. Section 12810.3 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.
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50	50	12810.3.Notwithstanding subdivision (f) of Section 12810, a violation point shall not be given for a conviction of a violation of subdivision (a) of Section 23123, subdivision (a) of Section 23123.5, or subdivision (b) of Section 23124.
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54	54	Notwithstanding subdivision (f) of Section 12810, a violation point shall not be given for a conviction of a violation of subdivision (a) of Section 23123, subdivision (a) of Section 23123.5, or subdivision (b) of Section 23124.