The Safer Road Arizona Act (2008)
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The Safer Road Arizona Act is an initiated state statute that would prohibit the use of cellular telephones without a hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle on Arizona's roadways and highways. Persons found violating this act will be subject to a civil penalty from $100 - $200 plus court fees.
Exemptions include: police officers, fire fighters and operators of other authorized emergency vehicles while in performance of their official duties.
Support
The sponsors of the initiative are The Safer Road Arizona Act Yes on I-05-2008.[1]
Opposition
The cell phone industry has successfully killed repeated legislative efforts to impose similar restrictions.
Susan Bitter Smith, who lobbies for the cell phone companies, said all of them advise customers to use phones responsibly but it is also no more distracting than changing a radio station or eating a hamburger.[2]
See also
- Arizona 2008 ballot measures
- Arizona Initiative and Referendum Law
- Campaign finance requirements for Arizona ballot measures
- Petition drive deadlines in 2008
- Arizona signature requirements
External links
- Dialing while driving, FoxNews, March 22, 2007
- Ballot Language
- Arizona Secretary of State, 2008 Ballot Measures
