2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 19: OPERATION
29-A §2119. Text messaging while operating motor vehicle; prohibition
Subchapter 2: VIOLATIONS HEADING: PL 1993, C. 683, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. B, §5 (AFF)
§2119. Text messaging while operating motor vehicle; prohibition
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Cellular telephone" means a device used to access wireless telephone service. [2011, c. 207, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Portable electronic device" means any portable electronic device that is not part of the operating equipment of a motor vehicle, including but not limited to an electronic game, device for sending or receiving e-mail, text messaging device, cellular telephone and computer. [2011, c. 207, §1 (NEW).]
C. "Text messaging" means reading or manually composing electronic communications, including text messages, instant messages and e-mails, using a portable electronic device. "Text messaging" does not include using a global positioning or navigation system. [2011, c. 207, §1 (NEW).]
[ 2011, c. 207, §1 (NEW) .]
2. Prohibition. A person may not operate a motor vehicle while engaging in text messaging.
[ 2011, c. 207, §1 (NEW) .]
3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $100 may be adjudged.
[ 2011, c. 207, §1 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
2011, c. 207, §1 (NEW).
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