Past device use while driving would raise penalties for less time

Courts would use a lower offense level when setting penalties for certain repeat violations. This covers repeat violations of the rule against using a phone or electronic device without hands-free use while driving on a public road. A second violation must occur more than three years after the first to receive first-offense penalties. A third violation must occur more than three years after the second to receive second-offense penalties. If enacted, the change would take effect immediately.

A first violation would be removed from the driver's motor vehicle record. This covers a driver's first violation of the rule against using a phone or electronic device without hands-free use while driving on a public road. The driver must satisfactorily complete an approved defensive driving course. If enacted, this change would take effect immediately.