§ 23125. — 23125. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 505, Sec. 1.)

California § 23125.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code VEH: Vehicle Code - VEH
• Div. 11.: DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD
• Ch. 12.: CHAPTER 12. Public Offenses
• Art. 1.: ARTICLE 1. Driving Offenses

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(a)
A person may not drive a schoolbus or transit vehicle, as defined in subdivision (g) of Section 99247 of the Public Utilities Code, while using a wireless telephone.
(b)
This section does not apply to a driver using a wireless telephone for work-related purposes, or for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency service agency or entity.
(c)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a violation of subdivision (a) does not constitute a serious traffic violation within the meaning of subdivision (i) of Section 15210.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 505, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.