5/28/09-Gov. Phil Bredesen signed into law a bill that prohibits people from operating a motor vehicle while reading, typing or sending text messages while driving.
Offenders would face $50 fines and court costs up to $10. Violations would be considered nonmoving traffic violations, which means no points would be added to a person’s driving record.
SB393 would exempt emergency personnel.
The ban takes effect July 1.