[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] 82-4-24 Operator to give full time and attention to driving

Tue Apr 14 16:02:37 EDT 2020

This is what we were able to get passed in Arizona last year. §28-914 c2
below in *BOLD RED* is the pertinent text:

28-914. *Use of portable wireless communication device while driving;
prohibition; civil penalty; state preemption; definitions*

A. Unless a motor vehicle is parked or stopped pursuant to section 28-645,
subsection A, paragraph 3 or section 28-851, a person may not operate a
motor vehicle on a street or highway if the person does either of the
following:

1. Physically holds or supports with any part of the person's body either
of the following:

(a) A portable wireless communication device, except that a person may use
a portable wireless communication device with an earpiece, headphone device
or device worn on a wrist to conduct a voice-based communication.

(b) A stand-alone electronic device.

2. Writes, sends or reads any text-based communication, including a text
message, instant message, email or internet data, on a portable wireless
communication device or stand-alone electronic device. This paragraph does
not apply to either of the following:

(a) The use of voice-based communications, including through the use of a
portable wireless communication device or stand-alone electronic device, to
direct the writing, sending, reading or other communicating of any
text-based communication.

(b) The use of a portable wireless communication device or stand-alone
device when used in a hands-free manner for:

(i) Navigation of the motor vehicle.

(ii) Use of a global positioning system.

(iii) Obtaining motor vehicle information or information related to driving
a motor vehicle.

B. This section does not prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle while
using a device, including a device that is accessible through an interface
that is embedded in a motor vehicle, that allows communication without the
use of either of the driver's hands, except to activate or deactivate a
function of the device.

*C. This section does not apply to:*

1. An operator of an authorized emergency, law enforcement or probation
vehicle who uses a portable wireless communication device while acting in
an official capacity.

*2. An operator who is licensed by the federal communications commission
while operating a radio frequency device other than a portable wireless
communication device.*

On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 3:50 PM KA4GFY <ka4gfy at cox.net> wrote:

> The text refers to "this county."  Most likely written by the county
> attorney as directed by the Board of Supervisors.  I saw this firsthand
> when I worked for a county government.  Lobbyists consider municipalities
> too small to deal with.
>
> Rich
>
>
> On April 14, 2020 at 3:22 PM Alex Karman <alexkarman at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> >     It is actually LOBBYISTS who write ambiguous language on purpose.
> #JustSaying
> >     Some of them are formerly trained as lawyers, some of them are not.
> >     In modern times, legislators introduce draft bills presented to them
> by lobbyists.
> >
> >     As Amateur Radio licensees, it is our job to keep injecting
> SPECIFICS into the process.
> >     I donate to ARRL Spectrum Defense Fund and hope for the best.
> >
> >
> >
> >     ---------------------------------------------
> >     From: alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net <
> alexandriaradioclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of KA4GFY <
> ka4gfy at cox.net>
> >     Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 3:16 PM
> >     To: Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com>; Don (KI4D) <don.ki4d at gmail.com>
> >     Cc: W4HFH <alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net>
> >     Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] 82-4-24 Operator to
> give full time and attention to driving
> >
> >     It was written by lawyers, designed to be ambiguous so they can
> interpret it whatever way they want when it suits them.
> >
> >     Rich
> >     > On April 14, 2020 at 2:15 PM Ian <iann8ik at gmail.com> wrote:
> >     >
> >     >
> >     > What is "this County" that these laws apply to?  A lawyer would
> have fun
> >     > with these - very ambiguous.
> >     > 73, Ian N8IK
> >     >
> >     >
> >     > On Tue, Apr 14, 2020, 13:28 Don (KI4D) <don.ki4d at gmail.com> wrote:
> >     >
> >     > >
> >     > >
> https://files.constantcontact.com/be55e63b701/a0308322-757e-4d3e-8c15-ba01b1
> https://files.constantcontact.com/be55e63b701/a0308322-757e-4d3e-8c15-ba01b1
> >     > > 0ccf39.pdf
> >     > > <
> https://files.constantcontact.com/be55e63b701/a0308322-757e-4d3e-8c15-ba01b10ccf39.pdf
> >
> >     > >
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