SB 6100-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Declares that, except as provided in this act, any person operating a moving motor vehicle while holding a wireless communications device to his or her ear is guilty of a traffic infraction.

     Does not apply to a person operating:  (1) An authorized emergency vehicle;

     (2) A moving motor vehicle using a wireless communications device in hands-free mode;

     (3) A moving motor vehicle who uses a hand-held wireless communications device to:  (a) Report illegal activity; (b) Summon medical or other emergency help; (c) Prevent injury to a person or property.

     Provides that enforcement of this act by law enforcement officers may be accomplished only as a secondary action when a driver of a motor vehicle has been detained for a suspected violation of Title 46 RCW or an equivalent local ordinance or some other offense.

     Takes effect July 1, 2005.