A Few New Kentucky Laws Will Go Into Effect Tomorrow. Read More Below.
Texting while driving ban, other new Kentucky laws take effect Thursday
By Stephenie Steitzer
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- If you're in the habit of texting while driving, beware:
Starting today, it's against the law in Kentucky, though if caught you'll only get a warning until next Jan. 1, when you can be fined. ...
The law -- which also prohibits drivers younger than 18 from using cell phones -- is one of hundreds approved by this year's legislature that take effect Thursday.
Other laws that also start include tougher penalties for prison staff who have sex with inmates, additional training for health professionals to spot child abuse and mandatory insurance coverage rules for children with autism.
But the law that might have the widest impact cracks down on distracted driving while using mobile phones and pda's, a problem that has been cited by the U.S. transportation secretary.
After the initial warning period ends Jan. 1, police can begin imposing fines of $25 for the first texting offense and $50 for subsequent offenses.
In addition to facing fines, teen violators who are driving on instructional permits or intermediate licenses would to wait 180 days before they could graduate to the next licensing level. ...
Jude acknowledged that one of the challenges police face in enforcing it is determining whether a driver is sending or reading a text message or placing a call.
The law permits adult drivers to read, select and enter a phone number or name into a cell phone for the purpose of making a call. It also allows drivers to use a global-positioning system feature on their cell phones. ...
He also said the law would help police during investigations into serious accidents. Police could get search warrants for a driver's cell-phone records to determine if they were texting when the crash occurred.
Under the new law, motorists are permitted to text while their vehicle is not in motion, such as when they are stopped at a traffic signal. ...
For drivers under 18, the law goes even further in banning the use of cell phones while driving -- except to use GPS features in phones and to summon medical or law enforcement help in emergencies. ...
Another important law that takes effect Thursday will give judges the authority to order domestic violence suspects to wear electronic tracking devices to ensure that they stay away from their victims.
The bill was inspired by the Sept. 11, 2009, murder of Amanda Ross, 29, of Lexington. Former state Rep. Steve Nunn, 57, is charged with her murder and could face the death penalty if convicted.
The law authorizes counties to seek bids from private vendors for GPS devices, with those ordered to wear them subject to the costs.
Another new law requires health-care workers, child-protection officials, day-care employees and others who work with children to receive additional training on recognizing signs of child abuse. ...
By Stephenie Steitzer
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- If you're in the habit of texting while driving, beware:
Starting today, it's against the law in Kentucky, though if caught you'll only get a warning until next Jan. 1, when you can be fined. ...
The law -- which also prohibits drivers younger than 18 from using cell phones -- is one of hundreds approved by this year's legislature that take effect Thursday.
Other laws that also start include tougher penalties for prison staff who have sex with inmates, additional training for health professionals to spot child abuse and mandatory insurance coverage rules for children with autism.
But the law that might have the widest impact cracks down on distracted driving while using mobile phones and pda's, a problem that has been cited by the U.S. transportation secretary.
After the initial warning period ends Jan. 1, police can begin imposing fines of $25 for the first texting offense and $50 for subsequent offenses.
In addition to facing fines, teen violators who are driving on instructional permits or intermediate licenses would to wait 180 days before they could graduate to the next licensing level. ...
Jude acknowledged that one of the challenges police face in enforcing it is determining whether a driver is sending or reading a text message or placing a call.
The law permits adult drivers to read, select and enter a phone number or name into a cell phone for the purpose of making a call. It also allows drivers to use a global-positioning system feature on their cell phones. ...
He also said the law would help police during investigations into serious accidents. Police could get search warrants for a driver's cell-phone records to determine if they were texting when the crash occurred.
Under the new law, motorists are permitted to text while their vehicle is not in motion, such as when they are stopped at a traffic signal. ...
For drivers under 18, the law goes even further in banning the use of cell phones while driving -- except to use GPS features in phones and to summon medical or law enforcement help in emergencies. ...
Another important law that takes effect Thursday will give judges the authority to order domestic violence suspects to wear electronic tracking devices to ensure that they stay away from their victims.
The bill was inspired by the Sept. 11, 2009, murder of Amanda Ross, 29, of Lexington. Former state Rep. Steve Nunn, 57, is charged with her murder and could face the death penalty if convicted.
The law authorizes counties to seek bids from private vendors for GPS devices, with those ordered to wear them subject to the costs.
Another new law requires health-care workers, child-protection officials, day-care employees and others who work with children to receive additional training on recognizing signs of child abuse. ...
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