Motor Bus and Taxi Cab Drivers: Prohibition Against Use of Mobile Electronic Device

Motor Bus and Taxi Cab Drivers: Prohibition Against Use of Mobile Electronic Device. (a) A person may not drive a motor bus as defined in § 1102(s) or a taxi cab as defined in § 1103(q) of this Title while using a mobile electronic device unless that device is specifically designed and configured to allow for hands-free listening and talking, and that device is used solely for talking in that hands-free manner while driving, operating, or being in actual physical control of the motor vehicle. (b) A violation of this section is an infraction punishable by fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for a first offense, seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) for a second offense, and one thousand dollars for a third or subsequent offense. (c) This section does not apply to a driver using a Mobile Electronic Devices for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency service agency or entity. Source: PL 21-17, § 3 (Mar. 21, 2020).