10-14-3 Exemptions.
This section shall not apply to:
A. The use of a mobile telephone or portable electronic device for the sole purpose of communicating with any of the following regarding an immediate emergency situation:
1. An emergency response operator;
2. An ambulance company;
3. Fire district and rescue service personnel;
4. Law enforcement personnel;
5. A hospital; or
6. A physician’s office or health clinic.
B. The activation or deactivation of hands-free use, as long as the mobile telephone or portable electronic device is securely configured and attached to the vehicle or integrated into the vehicle.
C. First responder exception:
This section does not apply to an emergency service professional using a mobile telephone or portable electronic device while operating an emergency vehicle in the course and scope of his or her duties. ((O)16-15, 12/07/2016)