The bill S.326 proposes amendments to existing laws regarding motor vehicles, specifically focusing on texting violations and motorcycle exhaust noise regulations. It introduces new definitions related to the operation of commercial motor vehicles, including terms such as "hands-free use," "public highway," and "texting." The bill establishes a general prohibition against texting while driving a commercial motor vehicle on public highways in Vermont, with exceptions for communication with law enforcement or emergency services. Additionally, it clarifies that individuals cannot receive traffic complaints for both texting violations and other related offenses from the same incident.

Furthermore, the bill addresses motorcycle exhaust systems by mandating that motorcycles must be equipped with devices designed to reduce noise. It outlines specific violations related to exhaust systems, such as missing internal baffles or modifications that bypass the muffler. Motorcycles failing to meet these requirements will not pass inspection, although there are provisions for situations where inspection mechanics cannot verify compliance due to the muffler's orientation. The bill also states that these regulations do not apply during authorized races or exhibitions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-115, 23-613, 23-617, 23-110, 23-511, 23-1006b, 23-2502, 23-2091, 23-2022, 23-3815, 23-2005, 23-2012, 23-2158, 23-3015, 32-8902, 32-8903, 23-3207, 23-4107, 23-4110
As Passed By the Senate -- Official: 23-115, 23-613, 23-617, 23-110, 23-511, 23-1006b, 23-2502, 23-2091, 23-2022, 23-3815, 23-2005, 23-2012, 23-2158, 23-3015, 32-8902, 32-8903, 23-3207, 23-4107, 23-4110, 28-102, 23-3801, 23-3305, 23-3306, 23-1222, 23-1221
As Passed By the Senate -- Unofficial: 23-115, 23-613, 23-617, 28-102, 23-110, 23-1006b, 23-2091, 23-2022, 23-3801, 23-3815, 23-2005, 23-2012, 23-2158, 23-3015, 23-3207, 23-4107, 23-4110, 23-3305, 23-3306, 23-1222, 23-511, 23-1221
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 23-115, 23-613, 23-617, 23-110, 23-511, 23-1006b, 23-2502, 23-2091, 23-2022, 23-3815, 23-2005, 23-2012, 23-2158, 23-3015, 32-8902, 32-8903, 23-3207, 23-4107, 23-4110, 28-102, 23-3801, 23-3305, 23-3306, 23-1222, 23-1221, 23-2154, 23-4125, 32-3102
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 23-115, 23-110, 23-1006b, 23-2091, 23-2022, 23-3801, 23-3815, 23-2005, 23-2012, 23-2158, 23-2154, 23-3015, 23-3207, 23-4107, 23-4110, 23-4125, 23-3305, 23-3306, 23-1222, 23-511, 32-3102
Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment Official: 23-4125
Senate proposal of amendment to House proposal of amendment Unofficial: 23-4125