Senator Martin proposes the following amendment (SR-3276.CEM0002S):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 56-5-3890(A) and inserting:
(1) "Hands-free wireless electronic communication device" means an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, a personal digital assistant, a text-messaging device, or a computer, which allows a person to wirelessly communicate with another person without holding the device in either hand by utilizing an internal feature or function of the device, an attachment, or an additional device. A hands-free wireless electronic communication device may require the use of either hand to activate or deactivate an internal feature or function of the device.Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, Section 56-5-3890(A), by adding an item to read:
(2) 'Drive carelessly' means operating a vehicle without care and caution and without full regard for the safety of persons or property.Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, by striking Section 56-5-3890(B)(3) and inserting:
(3) watch motion including, but not limited to, a video, movie, game, or video call on a mobile electronic device; or.(4) drive carelessly as a result of reading, writing, personal grooming, interacting with passengers, pets or unsecured cargo, using a computer, using a mobile electronic device or telephone to send text based communications, or engaging in any other activity which causes the driver to be distracted
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.