9-7-4: EXCEPTIONS:
   (A)   This chapter 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 hands free or voice operated mode, which may include the use of a head set;
      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 10 inches tall by 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 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 chapter. (Ord. 1026, 6-10-2019)