Tuesday, July 02, 2019

The Hands-Free Georgia Act: What’s legal, what’s not


See link below for exception to the prohibitions.

https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/the-hands-free-georgia-act-what-legal-what-not/12hbUhchmQ55b9qKHveAMM/

June 27, 2019
By David Wickert, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Prohibited

Holding or supporting, with any part of the body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device (for example, an iPod).

Writing, sending or reading any text-based communication, including a text message, instant message, email or internet data while holding your device.

Watching a video or movie other than watching data related to the navigation of your vehicle (i.e., your mapping app or GPS screen).

Recording a video.

Allowed

Speaking or texting while using hands-free technology.

Using a GPS system or mapping app.

Wearing and using a smartwatch.

Using an earpiece to talk on the phone.

Using radios, CB radios, CB radio hybrids, commercial two-way radios, subscription-based emergency communication devices, prescribed medical devices, amateur or ham radios, and “in-vehicle security, navigation or remote diagnostics” systems.

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