As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ENGAGE IN A CALL
Talking into or listening on a hand-held mobile telephone,
but shall not include holding a mobile telephone to activate, deactivate
or initiate a function of such telephone.
HANDS-FREE MOBILE TELEPHONE
A mobile telephone that has an internal feature or function,
or that is equipped with an attachment or addition, whether or not
permanently part of such mobile telephone, by which a user engages
in a call without the use of either hand, whether or not the use of
either hand is necessary to activate, deactivate or initiate a function
of such telephone.
IMMEDIATE PROXIMITY
The distance that permits the operator of a mobile telephone
to hear telecommunications transmitted over such mobile telephone,
but shall not require physical contact with such operator's car.
MOBILE TELEPHONE
The device used by subscribers and other users of wireless
telephone service to access such service.
USING
Holding a mobile telephone to, or in the immediate proximity
of, the user's ear.
WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE
Two-way real-time voice telecommunications service that is
interconnected to a public switched telephone network and is provided
by a commercial mobile radio service.
[Amended 3-14-2006 by Ord. No. 06-2]
A violation of §
195-2 shall be punishable by the penalties provided by §
1-15 of this Code.