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(a)
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to:
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(A) Engage in texting; or
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(B) Access, read, or post to a social networking site.
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(2) A driver of a motor vehicle is not in violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if he or she reads, selects, or enters a telephone number or name in a wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of making a telephone call.
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(b) A person is exempt from the requirements of this section if he or she is:
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(1) Performing official duties as a certified law enforcement officer, firefighter, ambulance driver, or emergency medical technician;
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(2) Operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to:
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(A) Report illegal activity;
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(B) Summon medical or other emergency assistance; or
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(C) Prevent injury to a person or property; or
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(3) A physician or healthcare provider using a wireless telecommunications device for emergency medical purposes.
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