Regulaciones sobre el uso de dispositivos electrónicos en vehículos en movimiento

Explicación Simple

Esta ley dice que no puedes usar tu teléfono o dispositivos electrónicos mientras manejas, a menos que lo hagas con comandos de voz. Es para que no te distraigas y manejes de manera más segura.

Es como intentar cocinar mientras estás viendo una serie en la televisión: es fácil distraerse y olvidar lo que estás haciendo. Manejar y usar un teléfono al mismo tiempo puede ser igual de peligroso.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está manejando por una carretera y recibe un mensaje de texto. Según esta ley, si Juan quiere responder, debe usar un sistema de voz que le permita hacerlo sin tocar el teléfono. Si no tiene esa opción, debe esperar a detenerse en un lugar seguro.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "Electronic message" means a self-contained piece of digital communication that is designed or intended to be transmitted between physical devices. An electronic message includes, but is not limited to: email; a text message; an instant message; a command or request to access a web page; a voice mail message; a transmitted image; transmitted video content, including through video calling; transmitted gaming data; and other data transmitted using a commonly recognized electronic communications protocol. An electronic message does not include: voice or audio data transmitted as a result of making a phone call; data transmitted between a motor vehicle and a wireless communications device located in the vehicle; data transmitted by a two-way radio, citizens band radio, or amateur radio used in accordance with Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations; or data transmitted automatically without direct initiation by a person. (c) "Voice-activated or hands-free mode" means an attachment, accessory, wirelessly paired or tethered capability, application, wireless connection, or built-in feature of a wireless communications device or a motor vehicle that allows the person to use verbal or single touch commands to: (1) activate or deactivate the device; and (2) activate or deactivate a function or software application of the device. Voice-activated or hands-free mode does not include typing or scrolling on a device. (d) For purposes of this section, a motor vehicle is not in motion or a part of traffic if the vehicle is lawfully stopped, is in a location that is not designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, and is not obstructing traffic. (a) Except as provided in subdivi