[Ord. No. 1537, § 1, 3-8-2010]
The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the use of mobile
telephones while operating a motor vehicle in Plymouth Township. It
is the position of Plymouth Township that the operation of a motor
vehicle while using a mobile telephone can cause the operator to maintain
less attention to the operation of a motor vehicle and the use of
a mobile telephone has been a factor in many traffic accidents. Plymouth
Township believes that the regulation of the use of a mobile telephone
while operating a motor vehicle in Plymouth Township is necessary
to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons operating motor
vehicles, other drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and the general
population of Plymouth Township.
[Ord. No. 1537, § 2, 3-8-2010]
As used in this ordinance, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An external device that connects to a mobile telephone that
allows the user to engage in the use of the mobile telephone without
touching the user's mobile telephone.
Includes, but is not limited to, cellular, analog, wireless
and digital telephone.
Operating a mobile telephone by either dialing, answering,
talking, listening, messaging, emailing or texting.
[Ord. No. 1537, § 3, 3-8-2010]
(a)
No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any street within Plymouth
Township while engaging in any conduct defined as use of a mobile
telephone unless the operator maintains both hands on the steering
device of the motor vehicle.
[Ord. No. 1537, § 4, 3-8-2010]
(a)
This ordinance shall not apply to law enforcement officers and operators
of emergency vehicles when on duty and acting in their official capacities.
[Ord. No. 1537, § 5, 3-8-2010]
The penalty for a violation of this ordinance shall be a fine
of not less than $150 nor more than $300. A person who receives a
notice of violation of this ordinance may, within 10 days of receipt
of such notice, pay a reduced fine of $75.
