(A) Definition: Electronic communications device means an electronic device, including but not limited to a hand-held wireless telephone, hand-held personal digital assistant, or a portable or mobile computer, but does not include a global positioning system or navigation system or a device that is physically or electronically integrated into the motor vehicle.
(B) Prohibited: A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device.
(C) Penalties: A person who violates this section shall be fined a maximum of seventy five dollars ($75.00) for a first offense, one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a second offense, one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00) for a third offense and one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for a fourth or subsequent offense.
(D) Exceptions: This section does not apply to:
1. A law enforcement officer or operator of an emergency vehicle while performing his or her official duties;
2. A driver using an electronic communication device for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation and continued communication with emergency personnel during the emergency situation;
3. A driver using an electronic communication device in the hands-free or voice-operated mode, which may include the use of a headset;
4. A driver of a commercial motor vehicle reading a message displayed on a permanently installed communication device designed for a commercial motor vehicle with a screen that does not exceed ten inches (10") tall by ten inches (10") wide in size;
5. A driver using an electronic communication device while parked on the shoulder of a roadway;
6. A driver using an electronic communication device when the vehicle is stopped due to normal traffic being obstructed and the driver has the motor vehicle transmission in neutral or park;
7. A driver using two-way or citizens band radio services;
8. A driver using two-way mobile radio transmitters or receivers for licensees of the Federal Communications Commission in the amateur radio service;
9. A driver using an electronic communication device by pressing a single button to initiate or terminate a voice communication; or
10. A driver using an electronic communication device capable of performing multiple functions, other than a hand-held wireless telephone or hand-held personal digital assistant (for example, a fleet management system, dispatching device, citizens band radio, or music player) for a purpose that is not otherwise prohibited by this section. (Ord. 855, 5-9-2018)
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| 1 | 1. 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2. |