(a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing earphones over, or earplugs in, both ears. As used in this section, "earphones" means any headset, radio, tape player, or other similar device that provides the listener with radio programs, music, or other recorded information through a device attached to the head and that covers all or a portion of both ears. "Earphones" does not include speakers or other listening devices that are built into protective headgear.
(b) This section does not apply to any person wearing a hearing aid or when wearing earphones over or earplugs in, both ears, as a part of the normal function of such person's employment or when required by OSHA Regulations or other mandatory safety law or regulation. (Ord. 31-91. Passed 5-13-91.)