['CMV driving']
['Cell phones and texting - Motor Carrier']
07/21/2024
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In West Virginia, when operating a vehicle, a driver may not:
- Physically hold or support a phone with any part of the body (does not apply to the wearing of a smartwatch);
- Write, send, or read any text-based communication on a phone;
- Make any communication with a phone, including a phone call, voice message, or one-way voice communication;
- Engage in any form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication on a phone;
- Manually enter letters, numbers, or symbols into any website, search engine, or application on a phone;
- Watch a video or movie on a phone other than watching data related to the navigation of the vehicle;
- Record, post, send, or broadcast video, including a video conference on a phone (does not apply to a phone used for the sole purpose of continuously recording or broadcasting video within or outside of the motor vehicle); or Actively play a game on a phone.
These prohibitions do not apply to:
- Communication with law enforcement or other emergency services,
- Use by law enforcement and emergency personnel,
- An employee or contractor of a utility services provider while responding to a utility emergency,
- A voice-operated or hands-free communication feature or function, or
- A motor vehicle that is lawfully parked.
Citations
- W. Va Code 17C-14-15
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