| (1) |
Except as provided in Subsection (2), a person younger than 18 years of age, whether a resident or nonresident of this state, may not use a wireless telephone to communicate with another person while operating a motor vehicle upon a highway of this state. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 41-8-4
| (2) |
It is an affirmative defense to a violation of this section that a person younger than 18 years of age was using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle:
| (a) |
during a medical emergency; |
| (b) |
when reporting a safety hazard or requesting assistance relating to a safety hazard; |
| (c) |
when reporting a criminal activity or requesting assistance relating to a criminal activity; or |
| (d) |
when communicating with a parent or legal guardian. |
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| (3) |
A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined a maximum of $25. |
| (4) |
| (a) |
A violation of this section is not a reportable violation. |
| (b) |
The Driver License Division may not assess points under Section 53-3-221 against the driving record of the person who violates this section. |
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Enacted by Chapter 326, 2013 General Session
