['CMV driving']
['Cell phones and texting - Motor Carrier']
11/29/2024
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Cell phones or hand-held electronic devices while driving
A driver may not drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while at the same time holding, viewing, or manipulating:
- A cell phone or other communication device that is capable of receiving or transmitting telephone communication, electronic data, e-mail, or text messages; or
- A hand-held electronic device or a wireless electronic device.
Exceptions
The following exceptions apply to the use of cell phones while driving or operating a vehicle on a highway:
- A person may drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while using a cell phone in hands-free mode;
- A person driving or operating an escort, pilot, or trail vehicle who is required by regulation to maintain two-way radio communication;
- A person driving or operating a vehicle who is required by the individual’s employer to maintain two-way radio communication while the individual is acting within the scope of the individual’s employment;
- A person driving or operating a vehicle who is using two-way radio communication while participating in a search, rescue, or emergency management situation; or
- A person driving or operating a vehicle who is using a cell phone or other communication device to contact an emergency response unit.
The prohibition on holding, viewing, or manipulating a cell phone or other hand-held electronic device does not apply to an individual driving or operating an emergency vehicle while the individual is acting within the scope of the individual’s employment.
The prohibition on holding, viewing, or manipulating a cell phone or other hand-held electronic device does not apply to a vehicle that is not on a highway or is parked.
Viewing display screens while driving
A driver may not drive or operate a vehicle on a highway if the display screen of a television, computer, or other device in the vehicle is activated and is visible to the driver.
Exceptions
The prohibition on viewing display screens while driving does not apply to:
- An individual driving or operating an emergency vehicle while the individual is acting within the scope of the individual’s employment;
- The display screen of a global positioning system (GPS) navigation device while it is being used to obtain navigation information (as long as it meets the GPS requirements specified below);
- A cell phone being used in hands-free mode;
- A logistical transportation tracking system device that is used to track vehicle location, driver status, or the delivery of packages or other goods for commercial purposes;
- A dispatch system used for the transportation of passengers;
- A collision avoidance system device while it is being used to provide collision avoidance information; or
- An instrument, gauge, device, or system that is used to provide information to the individual regarding the status of various systems or the location of the vehicle.
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) while driving
An individual may not use a global positioning system (GPS) navigation device for navigation purposes while driving or operating a vehicle on a highway.
An individual may use a GPS navigation device while driving or operating a vehicle on a highway if the system is programmed before the driver begins to drive or operate the vehicle, or if it is used in an voice-activated manner.
If a GPS navigation device is portable, the system may be used while driving or operating a vehicle on a highway if, in addition to the requirements above, the system is not held in the driver’s hand and it is securely affixed to the vehicle.
Other prohibited activities while driving
A person may not drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while engaged in an activity that distracts the individual from the operation of the vehicle, including but not limited to:
- Reading or viewing printed material;
- Writing, printing or sketching; or
- Engaging in personal grooming or hygiene.
This prohibition does not apply to a vehicle that is parked or that is not on a highway.
Fire extinguishers in commercial vehicles
Commercial buses designed for carrying 11 or more persons, including the person driving the vehicle, and that are used or intended to be used for the transportation of persons, must be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher. The extinguisher must be rated at least 2A:10B:C by the manufacturer, be fully charged, and must be located near the entrance to the bus for easy access by the bus driver. If the extinguisher will be stored in an enclosed compartment, the compartment must state, “FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSIDE.” The lettering must be at least 2.5 centimetres in height and on a contrasting background.
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