electronic communication means an (3) ‘Wireless device’ electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, a personal digital assistant, a textmessaging device, or a computer, which allows a person to wirelessly communicate with another person. (B) It is unlawful for a person to use a wireless electronic communication device to compose, send, or read a textbased communication while operating a motor vehicle on the public streets and highways of this State. (C) This section does not apply to a person who is: (1) lawfully parked or stopped; (2) using a handsfree wireless electronic communication device in voiceactivated mode only; (3) summoning emergency assistance; (4) transmitting or receiving data as part of a digital dispatch system; (5) a public safety official while in the performance of the official duties; or person’s (6) using a global positioning system device or an internal global positioning system feature or function of a wireless electronic communication device for the purpose of navigation or obtaining related traffic and road condition information.” SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. XX
(3) ‘Wireless electronic communication device’ means an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, a personal digital assistant, a textmessaging device, or a computer, which allows a person to wirelessly communicate with another person. (B) It is unlawful for a person to use a wireless electronic communication device to compose, send, or read a textbased communication while operating a motor vehicle on the public streets and highways of this State. (C) This section does not apply to a person who is: (1) lawfully parked or stopped; (2) using a handsfree wireless electronic communication device in voiceactivated mode only; (3) summoning emergency assistance; (4) transmitting or receiving data as part of a digital dispatch system; (5) a public safety official while in the performance of the person’s official duties; or (6) using a global positioning system device or an internal global positioning system feature or function of a wireless electronic communication device for the purpose of navigation or obtaining related traffic and road condition information.” SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. XX
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