Breaking a tie vote, Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon voted Jan. 2 in favor of the city’s proposed Hands-Free Ordinance. [AJC]
Notable points about this ordinance are:
- the law will go into effect April 2 after the Georgia General Assembly concludes to see if the lawmakers make any changes.
- no points will count against insurance policies for violations.
- a $150 maximum fine.
- maybe traffic court for $75.
- one-touch rule allowed to turn on the hands-free device.
- a two-year limit when the law will be reevaluated.
Summary: goo.gl/fS3BBM with links to view issue sheet and documentation.