Sentences with phrase «held electronic communication device»

He concluded that when a driver, without looking at the screen of the device, engages a voice - activated navigational system related directly to the safe operation of the vehicle, through a hand - held electronic communication device, he was not «using» a cellular telephone.

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According to Chapter 99 of the Sunset Valley municipal code, a person commits an offense if, while operating a vehicle on a public roadway, the person uses a hand - held mobile communication device to either engage in a call; send, read, or write a text message; view pictures or written text whether transmitted by internet or other electronic means; engage in gaming; or engage in any other use of the device.

78.1 (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway while holding or using a hand - held wireless communication device or other prescribed device that is capable of receiving or transmitting telephone communications, electronic data, mail or text messages.

It is illegal to drive while holding and using an electronic wireless communications device, unless the device is mounted on the windshield similar to a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, or is mounted on, or attached to, a vehicle's dashboard or center console as long as it does not hinder the view of the road.