Prohibición de enviar mensajes de texto mientras conduces

Explicación Simple

No puedes leer o enviar mensajes de texto mientras manejas. Esto es porque distraerte puede causar accidentes. La ley también prohíbe usar el teléfono en la mano al conducir camiones o buses escolares.

Es como intentar cocinar mientras miras un video en tu teléfono. Si te concentras en el teléfono, podrías quemar la comida o lastimarte.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está manejando su auto y recibe un mensaje de texto. En lugar de esperar a parar, empieza a escribir una respuesta con el teléfono en la mano. Si lo atrapan, podría enfrentar una multa por no seguir la ley.

Penalidades

Las violaciones a esta ley se consideran infracciones civiles y pueden resultar en multas.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

MCL 257.602b - Reading, typing, or sending text message on wireless 2-way communication device prohibited; use of hand-held mobile telephone prohibited; exceptions; "use a hand-held mobile telephone" defined; violation as civil infraction; fine; local ordinances superseded Sec. 602b. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not read, manually type, or send a text message on a wireless 2-way communication device that is located in the person's hand or in the person's lap, including a wireless telephone used in cellular telephone service or personal communication service, while operating a motor vehicle that is moving on a highway or street in this state. As used in this subsection, a wireless 2-way communication device does not include a global positioning or navigation system that is affixed to the motor vehicle. Beginning October 28, 2013, this subsection does not apply to a person operating a commercial vehicle. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not read, manually type, or send a text message on a wireless 2-way communication device that is located in the person's hand or in the person's lap, including a wireless telephone used in cellular telephone service or personal communication service, while operating a commercial motor vehicle or a school bus on a highway or street in this state. As used in this subsection, a wireless 2-way communication device does not include a global positioning or navigation system that is affixed to the commercial motor vehicle or school bus. This subsection applies beginning October 28, 2013. (3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not use a hand-held mobile telephone to conduct a voice communication while operating a commercial motor vehicle or a school bus