H.R. 2416 · 116th Congress
SAFE TO DRIVE Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Introduced
- 2019-04-30
- Latest action
- 2019-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Summary
States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements Act or the SAFE TO DRIVE Act
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to use up to 25% of the amounts available for national priority safety program grants to award grants to any state that certifies it has enacted a distracted driving statute that (1) is applicable to drivers of all ages, (2) makes a violation of the statute a primary offense, and (3) prohibits texting or all non-navigational viewing of a personal wireless communication device.