File #: ID 17-1208    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance
File created: 9/5/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/19/2017 Final action:
Title: Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending section 18-38 of the code of ordinances relating to the use of wireless communication devices while operating a vehicle to provide that section 18-38 shall not regulate or prohibit reading, writing, or sending electronic messages while operating a vehicle because this activity is regulated and prohibited by state law; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed $200 for violations of this ordinance; and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet, 2. Exhibit 2 - Current Ordinance 2016-394, 3. Exhibit 3 - Proposed Ordinance

AGENDA CAPTION

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Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending section 18-38 of the code of ordinances relating to the use of wireless communication devices while operating a vehicle to provide that section 18-38 shall not regulate or prohibit reading, writing, or sending electronic messages while operating a vehicle because this activity is regulated and prohibited by state law; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed $200 for violations of this ordinance; and providing for an effective date.

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