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A driver may not drive or operate a vehicle on a highway while at the same time holding, viewing, or manipulating:
The following exceptions apply to the use of cell phones while driving or operating a vehicle on a highway:
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.
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.
The prohibition on viewing display screens while driving does not apply to:
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.
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:
This prohibition does not apply to a vehicle that is parked or that is not on a highway.
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.