District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic

D.C. Code Title 50 § 50-1731.05: Additional restrictions on use of mobile telephone or other electronic devices by school bus drivers and holders of learner’s permits

What this law says, in plain English

School bus drivers cannot use mobile phones or electronic devices while operating a moving bus with passengers, except for emergency calls. Learner's permit holders cannot use such devices while driving on public highways except in emergencies.

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