File #: 19-0451   
Type: Formal Action Status: Passed
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 2/20/2019 Final action: 2/20/2019
Title: Texting and Driving Legislation
District: Citywide

Title

Texting and Driving Legislation

 

Description

Per direction of the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee, the Office of Government Relations seeks Mayor and Council approval to take action on behalf of the City of Phoenix in regard to texting and driving legislation.

 

Report

Summary

The Office of Government Relations seeks approval to support legislation that provides a statewide solution related to texting and driving. The proposal should make an infraction a primary offense, clearly define the prohibited activities and be subject to enforcement by law enforcement personnel.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Office of Government Relations.