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| Public Act 096-0130 |
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AN ACT concerning transportation.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:
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Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding | ||||
Section 12-610.2 as follows: | ||||
(625 ILCS 5/12-610.2 new) | ||||
Sec. 12-610.2. Electronic communication devices. | ||||
(a) As used in this Section: | ||||
"Electronic communication device" means an electronic | ||||
device, including but not limited to a wireless telephone, | ||||
personal digital assistant, or a portable or mobile computer | ||||
while being used for the purpose of composing, reading, or | ||||
sending an electronic message, but does not include a global | ||||
positioning system or navigation system or a device that is | ||||
physically or electronically integrated into the motor | ||||
vehicle. | ||||
"Electronic message" means a self-contained piece of | ||||
digital communication that is designed or intended to be | ||||
transmitted between physical devices. "Electronic message" | ||||
includes, but is not limited to electronic mail, a text | ||||
message, an instant message, or a command or request to access | ||||
an Internet site. | ||||
(b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway | ||||
while using an electronic communication device to compose, | ||
send, or read an electronic message. | ||
(c) A violation of this Section is an offense against | ||
traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles. | ||
(d) This Section does not apply to: | ||
(1) a law enforcement officer or operator of an | ||
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 hands-free or voice-activated mode; or | ||
(4) a driver of a commercial motor vehicle reading a | ||
message displayed on a permanently installed communication | ||
device designed for a commercial motor vehicle with a | ||
screen that does not exceed 10 inches tall by 10 inches | ||
wide in size; | ||
(5) a driver using an electronic communication device | ||
while parked on the shoulder of a roadway; or | ||
(6) a driver using an electronic communication device | ||
when the vehicle is stopped due to normal traffic being | ||
obstructed and the driver has the motor vehicle | ||
transmission in neutral or park.
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