SB 717 - This act creates the traffic offense of distracted driving. Under the terms of the act, a person commits the offense of distracted driving if the person, while operating a motor vehicle on the highways of this state: (1) Fails to give full time and attention to the operation of the motor vehicle; (2) Fails to maintain a proper lookout while operating a motor vehicle; or (3) Engages in any other activity which causes the operator to be distracted from the primary mission of driving such motor vehicle. A person who violates the provisions of the act shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor, unless an accident is involved then it shall be a Class A misdemeanor. STEPHEN WITTE