as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
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Introduction | Posted on 01/08/2007 |
A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulations; prohibiting use of mobile telephones while
operating motor vehicle; providing a defense; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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For purposes of this section, "mobile telephone"
means a cellular, analog, wireless, or digital telephone capable of sending or receiving
telephone messages without an access line for service, whether or not the telephone may
be operated hands-free.
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No person may use a mobile telephone while operating a
motor vehicle that is in motion. A peace officer may not issue a citation for a violation of
this subdivision unless the officer lawfully stopped or detained the driver of the motor
vehicle for another moving violation other than a violation involving motor vehicle
equipment.
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It is an affirmative defense against a charge of violating
subdivision 2 that the mobile telephone was used in response to an emergency and for
the purpose of contacting:
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(1) a public safety answering point by dialing 911 or other emergency telephone
number;
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(2) a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office;
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(3) an ambulance service provider;
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(4) a fire department or law enforcement agency; or
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(5) a first aid squad.
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