August 21, 2007, Introduced by Rep. Bieda and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code,"
(MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 602b.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 602b. (1) A person shall not read, write, or send a text
message on a wireless 2-way communication device, including a radio
telephone used in cellular telephone service or personal
communication service, while operating a motor vehicle on a highway
or street in this state.
(2) A person who violates this section is responsible for a
civil infraction.