A. No person shall operate a motor vehicle while using a handheld electronic wireless communications device while playing games thereon, or to write, send, or read a text based communication.
B. "Handheld electronic communications device" includes wireless or cellular phones, PDAs, Blackberries, smartphones, laptop and notebook computers utilizing VoIP (voice over internet protocol) technology, wireless and cellular phones utilizing push to talk technology and any other mobile communication device that uses shortwave analog or digital radio transmissions between the device and a transmitter to permit wireless communications to and from the user of the device.
C. As used in this section "write, send, or read a text based communication" means 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.
D. For purposes of this section, a person shall not be deemed to be writing, reading, or sending a text based communication if the person reads, selects, or enters a telephone number or name in an electronic wireless communications device for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call.
E. A violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00). (Ord. 1351, 2011)