Text-based communications prohibited

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  • (a) A person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication.

  • (b) As used in this section “write, send, or read a text-based communication” means

    • (1) using an electronic wireless communications device to manually communicate with any person using a text-based communication, including, but not limited to, communications referred to as a text message, instant message, or electronic mail; or

    • (2) using an electronic wireless communications device to manually read, select, or enter a telephone number or name in an electronic wireless communications device for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call.

  • (c) A violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50) for a first offense.

  • (d) A second or subsequent violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a fine of not less than seventy dollars ($75) [sic], but not more than two hundred dollars ($200).

  • (e) Three or more violations of this section within a three year period are punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200), but not more than four hundred dollars ($400), and a person to whom this subsection applies may have his driver's license suspended for a period not to exceed l year.


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