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HB0071 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2009 and 2010
HB0071

Introduced 1/14/2009, by Rep. John D'Amico - William B. Black

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/12-610.2 new

    Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message. Provides that a violation is an offense against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles. Sets forth exceptions.

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A BILL FOR

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1     AN ACT concerning transportation.

2     Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:

4     Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding
5 Section 12-610.2 as follows:

6     (625 ILCS 5/12-610.2 new)
7     Sec. 12-610.2. Electronic communication devices.
8     (a) As used in this Section:
9     "Electronic communication device" means an electronic
10 device, including but not limited to a wireless telephone,
11 personal digital assistant, or a portable or mobile computer
12 while being used for the purpose of composing, reading, or
13 sending an electronic message, but does not include a global
14 positioning system or navigation system when the system is used
15 exclusively for navigation purposes.
16     "Electronic message" means a self-contained piece of
17 digital communication that is designed or intended to be
18 transmitted between physical devices. "Electronic message"
19 includes, but is not limited to electronic mail, a text
20 message, an instant message, or a command or request to access
21 an Internet site.
22     (b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway
23 while using an electronic communication device to compose,

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1 send, or read an electronic message.
2     (c) A violation of this Section is an offense against
3 traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles.
4     (d) This Section does not apply to:
5         (1) a law enforcement officer or operator of an
6     emergency vehicle while performing his or her official
7     duties;
8         (2) a driver using an electronic communication device
9     for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation
10     and continued communication with emergency personnel
11     during the emergency situation; or
12         (3) a driver using an electronic communication device
13     solely in voice-activated mode.

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