In Kentucky, those under 18 aren’t allowed to use their cellphones while driving nor are school bus drivers. There are currently two pending pieces legislation in the House, one to enforce hands-free only calling and the other to ban all wireless communication by motorcycle, moped, and scooter drivers under 18 whether hands-free or not.

THE PENDING LEGISLATION

Create a new section of KRS 189 to define terms; prohibit the use of a personal communication device without the use of a hands-free device by the operator of a motor vehicle, and provide limited exceptions; amend KRS 189.990 to provide for period ending January 1, 2010 during which courtesy warnings will be issued for a violation of Section 1 and set a fine of between $20 and $100 for a violation of Section 1 on or after January 1, 2010

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 prohibiting the use of a personal communication device by an operator of a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped that is under the age of 18; provide a grace period during which a warning will be issued until January 1, 2010; provide that after January 1, 2010, a fine will be imposed for violation.