(A) ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE means an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a handheld 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.
(B) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on the roadway, in the city, while using an electronic communication device.
(C) This section does not apply to:
(1) A law enforcement officer or operator of any 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 hand-free or voice-operated mode, which may include the use of a headset;
(4) A driver using an electronic communication device while parked on the shoulder of a roadway;
(5) A driver using two-way or citizens band radio services;
(6) A driver using two-way mobile radio transmitters or receivers for licensees of the Federal Communications Commission in the amateur radio services;
(7) A driver using an electronic communication device by pressing a single button to initiate or terminate a voice communication; or
(8) 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 section.
(Prior Code, § 70.095) (Ord. 18-21, passed 11-5-2018) Penalty, see § 70.999