District of Columbia § 50-1731.05 Additional restrictions on use of mobile telephone or other electronic devices by school bus drivers and holders of learner’s permits.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 50-1731.05 — Additional restrictions on use of mobile telephone or other electronic devices by school bus drivers and holders of learner’s permits.

District of Columbia § 50-1731.05

Title 50Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic.

Ch. 17ADistracted Driving Prevention.

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D.C. Code § 50-1731.05 (2026).

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(a)A person shall not use a mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories, while operating a moving school bus that is carrying passengers; provided, that this section shall not apply to a school bus driver who places an emergency call to school officials or to the exceptions set forth in § 50-1731.04(b) .

(b)A person who holds a learner's permit or is under the age of 18 shall be prohibited from using any mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories, while operating a moving motor vehicle on a public highway except in an emergency, as set forth in § 50-1731.04(b) .

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(a) A person shall not use a mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories, while operating a moving school bus that is carrying passengers; provided, that this section shall not apply to a school bus driver who places an emergency call to school officials or to the exceptions set forth in § 50-1731.04(b) .

(b) A person who holds a learner's permit or is under the age of 18 shall be prohibited from using any mobile telephone or other electronic device, including those with hands-free accessories, while operating a moving motor vehicle on a public highway except in an emergency, as set forth in § 50-1731.04(b) .