The use of a cellular or other wireless telephone by a probationary licensee or instruction permittee while driving a motor vehicle and providing a penalty

This bill prohibits a person driving under an instruction permit or a probationary license from driving a motor vehicle while using a cellular or other wireless telephone (cellular phone), except to report an emergency. (A probationary license is, with certain exceptions, issued to all applicants for an original driver's license and remains in effect for two years from the date of the licensee's next birthday.) The prohibition applies regardless of whether the cellular phone is hand-held, installed in the vehicle, or otherwise situated, and regardless of whether use of the cellular phone interferes with operation of the vehicle. Persons who violate this prohibition may be required to forfeit not less than $20 nor more than $40 for a first offense, and not less than $50 nor more than $100 for a second or subsequent offense within one year.