As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context requires otherwise:
HANDHELD ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE: Includes wireless or cellular phones, PDAs, Blackberries, smart phones, laptop and notebook computers utilizing VOIP (Voice over internet protocol) technology, wireless and cellular phones utilizing push-to-talk technology, GPS systems, navigational systems, and any other mobile communication device that uses short-wave analog or digital radio transmissions between the device and a transmitter to permit wireless communications to and from the user of the device.
HANDS-FREE DEVICE: An external device that connects to a wireless telephone, wireless communications device or electronic communications device that allows use of the device without touching the telephone or wireless or electronic communications device with one's hands, and includes voice activated technologies that can be utilized without touching the device.
IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL POSSESSION: Touching the handheld electronic communications device, or physically holding the device in one's hand or up to one's ear. Simply having the electronic communications device on one's person or in a motor vehicle does not constitute immediate physical possession. (Ord. 840, 3-3-2020, eff. 11-3-2020)