§ 27-51-1501. Title

This subchapter is known and may be cited as “Paul’s Law: To Prohibit Drivers From Using a Wireless Communications Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle”.

§ 27-51-1502. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Improve the safety of the roads for all drivers and passengers by prohibiting a driver of a motor vehicle from engaging in text messaging; (2) Prevent accidents caused by the distractive practice of text messaging while operating a motor vehicle; (3) Preserve human life and maintain the […]

§ 27-51-1503. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) “Access, read, or post to a social networking site” means using a wireless telecommunications device to interact with a web-based service that allows a person to: (A) Construct a profile within a bounded system; (B) Articulate a list of other members with whom the person shares a connection; and […]

§ 27-51-1504. Use of wireless telecommunications device when driving

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to: (A) Engage in texting; or (B) Access, read, or post to a social networking site. (2) A driver of a motor vehicle is not […]

§ 27-51-1505. Preemption

This subchapter supersedes and preempts all county or municipal ordinances regarding the use of a wireless telecommunication device for texting while operating a motor vehicle.

§ 27-51-1506. Penalties

(a) (1) A violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense. (2) Each subsequent violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred […]