As defined in this Section, “electronic communication 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 device that is physically or electronically integrated into the motor vehicle.
(A) Prohibited Use. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on any street or other public way while using an electronic communication device. The term “use” shall include without limitation:
(1) Talking or listening to another person on the telephone;
(2) Text messaging;
(3) Sending, reading or listening to an electronic message;
(4) Browsing the internet.
(B) Exemptions. This Section does not apply to:
(1) A law enforcement officer or operator of 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 an emergency situation;
(3) A driver using an electronic communication device in a hands-free or voice operated mode, which may include the use of a headset;
(4) A driver of 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 (10) inches tall by ten (10) inches 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 amateur radio service;
(9) A driver using an electronic communication device by pressing a single button to initiate or termination a voice communication;
(10) A driver using an electronic communication device capable of performing multiple functions, other than a hand-held wireless telephone or hand- held personal assistant for a purpose that is not otherwise prohibited in this Section.