[NFBMO] BAN ON TEXTING, CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING SET TO TAKE EFFECT

[Daniel Garcia]

The following is from the Capitol Report send by my Missouri House Representative, Ashley Aune:

BAN ON TEXTING, CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING SET TO TAKE EFFECT
Later this month, Missouri will finally shed its dubious status as one of the last states that doesn't prohibit all motorists from using a cell phone or texting while driving. But although a new law<https://senate.mo.gov/23info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=364446> largely banning the use of electronic devices while behind the wheel takes effect Aug. 28, police will only be able to issue warnings for violations until Jan. 1, 2025.

Under Senate Bill 398, police will be prohibited from pulling over or detaining someone solely for using a cell phone or texting while driving. Instead, police can only cite someone for a violation if they pull them over for another traffic offense. The law also requires police to inform drivers that they have the right to decline a search of their cell phone or other device and prohibits the issuance of warrants to seize a phone or device in relation to an alleged violation of the law except in instances involving a car crash that results in serious bodily injury or death.

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