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27-51-1606. Restrictions in highway work zones — Definitions.
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27-51-1606. Restrictions in highway work zones — Definitions.
(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present.
(b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present may use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency.
(c) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his or her official duties.
(d) As used in this section:
(1) “Highway work zone” means any area upon or adjacent to a highway, road, or street of this state where construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or any other type of work is being performed or is in progress; and
(2) “Highway worker” means an employee of any of the following who is present in a highway work zone:
(A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation;
(B) A county;
(C) A municipality; or
(D) A contractor or subcontractor of the State Highway Commission or a county or municipality that is performing duties related to the highway work zone.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 27-51-1606
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27-51-1606. Restrictions in highway work zones — Definitions.
(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present.
(b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present may use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency.
(c) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his or her official duties.
(d) As used in this section:
(1) “Highway work zone” means any area upon or adjacent to a highway, road, or street of this state where construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or any other type of work is being performed or is in progress; and
(2) “Highway worker” means an employee of any of the following who is present in a highway work zone:
(A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation;
(B) A county;
(C) A municipality; or
(D) A contractor or subcontractor of the State Highway Commission or a county or municipality that is performing duties related to the highway work zone.
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