re: Update: Got a ticket...Distracted Driving Laws, Maps Exception?

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I'll be showing up to court to appeal.

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(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not drive or operate a motor vehicle on a public street or highway while: (1) Texting; or
(2) Using a cell phone or other electronic communications device, unless the use is accomplished by hands-free equipment.

(b) For purposes of this section, the following terms shall mean:

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(8) "Using a cell phone or other electronic communication device" means holding in a person's hand or hands an electronic communication device while:

(A) Viewing or transmitting images or data;

(B) Playing games;

(C) Composing, sending, reading, viewing, accessing, browsing, transmitting, saving or retrieving e-mail, text messages or other electronic data; or

(D) Engaging in a call.

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(2) "Driving" or "operating a motor vehicle" means operating a motor vehicle, with the motor running, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays, but does not include operating a motor vehicle after the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of, or off, a highway and halted in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stationary.

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When I got hit with the lights, I took the exit, which was right there . . . let me know that "in HIS county, driving while on a cellular phone was illegal. No exceptions."

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Pics of the ticket of it didn’t happen

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