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SEARCHThe legislation, which the Utah Senate and House approved this month, expands restrictions on driver use of handheld wireless electronic devices.
UTAH GOV. GARY R. HERBERT
UTAH GOV. GARY R. HERBERT
The Utah House on March 13 approved a measure that prohibits use of a handheld wireless electronics device – including a cell phone – to compose, send or read a written communication while driving.
The Utah Senate passed the measure earlier that week, so now the bill awaits a decision from Gov. Gary R. Herbert.
The state already prohibits texting while driving. But under this bill’s provisions, drivers also could not legally read or send instant messages or e-mail, dial phone numbers, access the Internet, view or record videos, or enter data on a handheld wireless device while they’re operating a moving vehicle.
Drivers could still operate handheld wireless phones and devices for voice communication, to view a GPS or navigation system, or to report an emergency or crime to authorities.
Hands-free or voice-command operation of a wireless device would not be subject to the measure’s restrictions. On-duty emergency service and law enforcement personnel would also be exempt.
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