5/10/06-A bill that would have prohibited drivers from using hand-held or “hands-free” devices while driving has died.
Sponsored by Rep. Betty Nuovo, D-Middlebury, H563 remained in the House Transportation Committee when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have made it a secondary offense to drive while chatting – meaning a person would have to be pulled over for another violation, such as speeding, before they could be ticketed for talking on the phone.
Violators would have faced a $25 fine for a first offense. A second offense would have resulted in a $50 fine while subsequent offenses would have netted a $100 fine.

2/10/06-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would prohibit drivers from using hand-held or “hands-free” devices while driving.
Sponsored by Rep. Betty Nuovo, D-Middlebury, H563 would make it a secondary offense to drive while chatting – meaning a person would have to be pulled over for another violation, such as speeding, before they could be ticketed for talking on the phone.
Violators would face a $25 fine for a first offense. A second offense would result in a $50 fine while subsequent offenses would net a $100 fine.
For bill status, call (802) 828-2231. In Vermont, call 1-800-642-3280.