Draft 1, C. A. Smyth, 9/24/06
City-style ordinance based on existing Chicago ordinance on cell phones

Use of mobile telephones, two way pagers, and computers

(a)    Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, no person shall drive a motor vehicle while using a mobile, cellular, analog wireless or digital telephone, two way pager, or computer.

(b)    The provisions of the ordinance shall not apply to:

(1)    Law enforcement officers and operators of emergency vehicles, when on duty and acting in their official capabilities when no other means of communication is available.

(2)    Persons using a telephone to call 911 telephone numbers or other emergency telephone numbers to contact public safety forces.

(3)    Person using a telephone while maintaining a motor vehicle in a stationary parked position, and not in gear.

(c)    Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to a fine of $75, provided however, that if a violation occurs at the time of a traffic accident, the driver may be subject to an additional fine not to exceed $200.00.