Signed by Governor Dennis Daugaard

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that that prohibits certain permit holders from using wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway.

Highlights:

• Prohibits an individual with an instruction permit or restricted minor’s permit from using any wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle (Secs. 2 & 3). 

• Defines “wireless communication device” as any device that provides for voice or data communication including, but not limited to (Sec. 1):
• A mobile or cellular telephone;
• A text messaging device;
• A personal digital assistant that sends or receives messages;
• An audio-video player that sends or receives messages; or
• A laptop computer.

• Exempts a global positioning or navigating system used to receive driving instructions from the definition of a “wireless communication device” (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that any enforcement of the provisions of this bill by a law enforcement officer must be accomplished as a secondary action (Sec. 4). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that that prohibits certain permit holders from using wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway.

Highlights:

• Prohibits an individual with an instruction permit or restricted minor’s permit from using any wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle (Secs. 2 & 3). 

• Defines “wireless communication device” as any device that provides for voice or data communication including, but not limited to (Sec. 1):
• A mobile or cellular telephone;
• A text messaging device;
• A personal digital assistant that sends or receives messages;
• An audio-video player that sends or receives messages; or
• A laptop computer.

• Exempts a global positioning or navigating system used to receive driving instructions from the definition of a “wireless communication device” (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that any enforcement of the provisions of this bill by a law enforcement officer must be accomplished as a secondary action (Sec. 4). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits certain permit holders from using wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle on public highways.

Highlights:

• Prohibits an individual with an instruction permit or restricted minor’s permit from using any wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on public highways (Secs. 2 & 3). 

• Defines a “wireless communication device” as any device that provides voice or data communication, including, but not limited to (Sec. 1):
• A mobile or cellular telephone;
• A text messaging device; and
• An audio-video player that sends or receives messages.

• Exempts a GPS or navigation system used to receive driving instructions from the definition of a “wireless communication device” (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text