Texting and hand-held cell phone use


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Texting and hand-held cell phone use

['CMV driving']

Texting includes text messaging, emailing, and instant messaging.
Texting does not include inputting, selecting, or reading information on a GPS or navigation system.
Using at least one hand to hold a mobile phone to conduct a voice communication while driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is prohibited.

Texting

Drivers may not send or read text messages while driving a CMV, including while stuck in traffic. Texting is allowed, however, when legally parked or to contact emergency services. “Texting” is defined as manually entering alphanumeric text into, or reading text from, an electronic device.

Texting includes:	Texting does NOT include:
Text messaging Emailing Instant messaging A command or request to access the internet Pressing more than a single button to start or end a voice call on a cell phone Engaging in any other form of electronic text retrieval or entry, for present or future communication	Inputting, selecting, or reading information on a GPS or navigation system Pressing a single button to start or end a voice call on a cell phone Using a device capable of performing multiple functions, such as a fleet management system, dispatching device, smartphone, CB radio, music player, etc., for a purpose that is not otherwise prohibited

Hand-held phone use

Drivers may not use a hand-held cell phone while driving a CMV. Refer to the following chart to see the actions that are and are not allowed:

ALLOWED	NOT ALLOWED
Using a hands-free mobile phone, if no more than a single button is pushed to dial or answer the phone. Using a CB or two-way radio. Using a hand-held cell phone when necessary to communicate with law enforcement officials or other emergency services. Using a hand-held cell phone when the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of, or off, the highway and has stopped in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stopped.	Using at least one hand to hold a mobile phone to conduct a voice communication while driving. Dialing or answering a mobile phone by pressing more than a single button, while driving. Using a hand-held cell phone while temporarily stopped because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays. Reaching for a mobile phone in a way that requires maneuvering that prevents the driver from maintaining a seated, belted, driving position.

ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

Using a hands-free mobile phone, if no more than a single button is pushed to dial or answer the phone.
Using a CB or two-way radio.
Using a hand-held cell phone when necessary to communicate with law enforcement officials or other emergency services.
Using a hand-held cell phone when the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of, or off, the highway and has stopped in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stopped.

Using at least one hand to hold a mobile phone to conduct a voice communication while driving.
Dialing or answering a mobile phone by pressing more than a single button, while driving.
Using a hand-held cell phone while temporarily stopped because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays.
Reaching for a mobile phone in a way that requires maneuvering that prevents the driver from maintaining a seated, belted, driving position.

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['CMV driving']
Texting includes text messaging, emailing, and instant messaging.
Texting does not include inputting, selecting, or reading information on a GPS or navigation system.
Using at least one hand to hold a mobile phone to conduct a voice communication while driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is prohibited.
Texting
Drivers may not send or read text messages while driving a CMV, including while stuck in traffic. Texting is allowed, however, when legally parked or to contact emergency services. “Texting” is defined as manually entering alphanumeric text into, or reading text from, an electronic device. 
Texting includes:Texting does NOT include:
Text messaging
Emailing
Instant messaging
A command or request to access the internet
Pressing more than a single button to start or end a voice call on a cell phone
Engaging in any other form of electronic text retrieval or entry, for present or future communication
Inputting, selecting, or reading information on a GPS or navigation system
Pressing a single button to start or end a voice call on a cell phone
Using a device capable of performing multiple functions, such as a fleet management system, dispatching device, smartphone, CB radio, music player, etc., for a purpose that is not otherwise prohibited
Hand-held phone use
Drivers may not use a hand-held cell phone while driving a CMV. Refer to the following chart to see the actions that are and are not allowed:
ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
Using a hands-free mobile phone, if no more than a single button is pushed to dial or answer the phone.
Using a CB or two-way radio.
Using a hand-held cell phone when necessary to communicate with law enforcement officials or other emergency services.
Using a hand-held cell phone when the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of, or off, the highway and has stopped in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stopped. 
Using at least one hand to hold a mobile phone to conduct a voice communication while driving.
Dialing or answering a mobile phone by pressing more than a single button, while driving.
Using a hand-held cell phone while temporarily stopped because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays.
Reaching for a mobile phone in a way that requires maneuvering that prevents the driver from maintaining a seated, belted, driving position.
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Using a hands-free mobile phone, if no more than a single button is pushed to dial or answer the phone. Using a CB or two-way radio. Using a hand-held cell phone when necessary to communicate with law enforcement officials or other emergency services. Using a hand-held cell phone when the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of, or off, the highway and has stopped in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stopped.	Using at least one hand to hold a mobile phone to conduct a voice communication while driving. Dialing or answering a mobile phone by pressing more than a single button, while driving. Using a hand-held cell phone while temporarily stopped because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays. Reaching for a mobile phone in a way that requires maneuvering that prevents the driver from maintaining a seated, belted, driving position.

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