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An Act To Prohibit the Use of Cellular Telephones by Minors while Driving
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1311, sub-§1, ¶A,  as enacted by PL 2003, c. 286, §4, is amended to read:
 
A.  Carry passengers other than immediate family members unless accompanied by a licensed operator who meets the requirements of section 1304, subsection 1, paragraph E; or
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §1311, sub-§1, ¶B,  as enacted by PL 2003, c. 286, §4, is amended to read:
 
B.  Operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.; or
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §1311, sub-§1, ¶C,  as enacted by PL 2003, c. 286, §4, is repealed.
Sec. 4. 29-A MRSA §2116  is enacted to read:
§ 2116.  Cellular telephone use by minor prohibited while operating motor vehicle
 
1.  Prohibition.     A person who has not attained 18 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone. For the purpose of this section, “cellular telephone” means a device used to access wireless telephone service.
 
2.  Penalty.     A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $50 for the first violation and not less than $250 for a 2nd or subsequent violation may be adjudged.
 
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person who has not attained 18 years of age from using a cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle. The bill makes the offense a traffic infraction.