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27-51-1504. Use of wireless telecommunications device when driving.
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27-51-1504. Use of wireless telecommunications device when driving.
(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to:
(A) Engage in texting; or
(B) Access, read, or post to a social networking site.
(2) A driver of a motor vehicle is not in violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if he or she reads, selects, or enters a telephone number or name in a wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of making a telephone call.
(b) A person is exempt from the requirements of this section if he or she is:
(1) Performing official duties as a certified law enforcement officer, firefighter, ambulance driver, or emergency medical technician;
(2) Operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to:
(A) Report illegal activity;
(B) Summon medical or other emergency assistance; or
(C) Prevent injury to a person or property; or
(3) A physician or healthcare provider using a wireless telecommunications device for emergency medical purposes.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 27-51-1504
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27-51-1504. Use of wireless telecommunications device when driving.
(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to:
(A) Engage in texting; or
(B) Access, read, or post to a social networking site.
(2) A driver of a motor vehicle is not in violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if he or she reads, selects, or enters a telephone number or name in a wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of making a telephone call.
(b) A person is exempt from the requirements of this section if he or she is:
(1) Performing official duties as a certified law enforcement officer, firefighter, ambulance driver, or emergency medical technician;
(2) Operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to:
(A) Report illegal activity;
(B) Summon medical or other emergency assistance; or
(C) Prevent injury to a person or property; or
(3) A physician or healthcare provider using a wireless telecommunications device for emergency medical purposes.
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