41-8-4. Operation of a vehicle by a person under 18 -- Use of wireless telephones prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty.
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41-8-4. Operation of a vehicle by a person under 18 -- Use of wireless telephones prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty.
(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.
(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.
(3)A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined a maximum of $25.
(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.
Enacted by Chapter 326 , 2013 General Session