Effective - 12/1/2009
The new bill, House Bill 1094 Prohibits operators of a motor vehicle who are under 18 years of age, operators of a school bus, and motor vehicle carriers regulated by the public utilities commission from using a wireless telephone while a motor vehicle they are operating is in motion.
HB 1094 does permit the operators of a motor vehicle who are 18 years of age or older to use a wireless telephone equipped with a hands-free accessory and deems the use of a wireless telephone by an operator as a class A traffic infraction.
The new law takes effect on December 1st, 2009. According to the bill the fines will be as follows:
$ 50.00 Fine Plus a $6.00 Surcharge for a First Offense
$100.00 Fine Plus a $6.00 Surcharge for a Second Offense
This information can also be verified and tracked at the NCSL website or you can use the House Bill 1094 Link to Read through the Legislation.
