Georgia § 40-6-241 - 2. Writing, sending, or reading text based communication while operating motor vehicle prohibited; prohibited uses of wireless telecommunications devices by drivers of commercial vehicles; exceptions; penalties for violation.
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§ 40-6-241. 2. Writing, sending, or reading text based communication while operating motor vehicle prohibited; prohibited uses of wireless telecommunications devices by drivers of commercial vehicles; exceptions; penalties for violation.
Repealed by Ga. L. 2018, p. 127, § 6/HB 673, effective July 1, 2018. Editor's notes. - This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 40-6-241.2 , enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 1158, § 4/SB 360; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1370, § 6/HB 118. Ga. L. 2018, p. 127, § 1/HB 673, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Hands-Free Georgia Act.'" Law reviews. - For article on the 2018 repeal of this Code section, see 35 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 139 (2018).
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