6/4/07-A bill has died in the House would have barred drivers from doing just about anything other than steering the vehicle.
Sponsored by Rep. Thomas Koch, R-Barre, H126 would have prohibited such activities as eating, drinking, smoking, reading, writing, playing a musical instrument and talking on the phone while driving. Violators would have faced $600 fines.

2/12/07-A bill in the House Judiciary Committee would bar drivers from doing just about anything other than steering the vehicle.
Sponsored by Rep. Thomas Koch, R-Barre, H126 would prohibit such activities as eating, drinking, smoking, reading, writing, playing a musical instrument and talking on the phone while driving. Violators would face $600 fines.
For bill status, call (802) 828-2231. In Vermont, call 1-800-642-3280.