Summary of Original Version

Amend KRS 189.292 to define "operating a motor vehicle" and "use" or "uses"; prohibit the use of a personal communication device while operating a motor vehicle; establish exceptions; amend KRS 189.294 to prohibit persons under 18 years of age from using a personal communication device while operating a motor vehicle; amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalties for violation of KRS 189.292 and 189.294; amend KRS 186.560 to set forth a 90-day revocation period for a violation of KRS 189.294; amend KRS 189.2327 to conform.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, except allow the use of a global positioning system feature of a personal communication device and allow the use of a global positioning or navigation system that is physically or electronically integrated into a motor vehicle.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Floor Amendment 1 -- D. Douglas

Summary Amend KRS 189.292 to define "use" or "uses"; establish exceptions; amend KRS 186.560 to set forth a 60-day operator's license revocation period for a violation of KRS 189.294; allow first-time offenders who attend and complete a driver improvement clinic within 30 days of the date of conviction to have their license reinstated early.

Summary of Amendment: Senate Floor Amendment 2 -- D. Douglas

Summary Amend KRS 189.292 to define "use" or "uses"; establish exceptions; amend KRS 186.560 to set forth a 60-day operator's license revocation period for a violation of KRS 189.294; allow first-time offenders who attend and complete a driver improvement clinic within 30 days of the date of conviction to have their license reinstated early.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 189.292, 189.294, 189.990, 186.560, 189.2327
Senate Committee Substitute 1: 189.292, 189.294, 189.990, 186.560, 189.2327