BILL NUMBER:  AB 1646
  VETOED	DATE: 09/30/2014




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1646 without my signature.

I certainly support taking reasonable steps to curb cell phone use
and texting while driving, but I don't believe this bill is necessary
at this time to achieve that goal.

I'm instructing the Department of Motor Vehicles to add a question
about the dangers of using a communication device on the driver
license exam.  Additionally, the department is beginning a review and
analysis of data on distracted driving in California.  Let's wait to
see the results before enacting a law requiring a violation point.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.