10/8/03-A bill to prohibit drivers’ use of hand-held cell phones failed to pass before lawmakers adjourned for the year.
HB83, sponsored by Rep. Bobby Parham, D-Milledgville, would have permitted only “hands-free” devices in moving vehicles.
The infraction would have been a secondary offense, meaning police could only ticket drivers if pulled over for some other offense. Violators would have been fined $15.
The bill exempted emergency calls.
It was in the House Motor Vehicles Committee when the session ended in April.

2/7/03-Rep. Bobby Parham (D-Milledgville) has introduced legislation to prohibit drivers' use of hand-held cell phones. HB83 would permit only "hands-free" devices in moving vehicles.
The infraction would be a secondary offense, meaning police could only ticket drivers if pulled over for some other offense. Violators would be fined $15.
The bill would exempt emergency calls.
HB83 is in the House Motor Vehicles Committee. For bill status, call (404) 656-5015.