U.S. - H.R. 2333: Safe Drivers Act of 2011

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H.R. 2333: Safe Drivers Act of 2011

Sponsor: McCarthy (D - NY)

Official Title: A bill to enhance safety of individuals by banning the use of hand-held mobile devices while driving, and for other purposes.

Status:
6/24/2011: Introduced in House
6/24/2011: Referred to House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Commentary:
This bill would withhold twenty-five percent of federal highway funds from states that do not institute a ban on drivers using hand-held mobile devices while operating a motor vehicle. For a state to avoid losing these funds, it must institute a minimum criminal penalty for a first offense and a graduated penalty for repeat offenders. These penalties are to be specified by regulation by the Secretary of Transportation.