8.55.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
“Hands-free mobile device” shall mean:
1. A device that has an internal feature or function, or that is equipped with an attachment or addition, whether or not permanently part of such device, which is not held by the driver during motor vehicle use. The device must not obstruct the driver’s view of the front or sides of the motor vehicle or interfere with the safety or operating equipment of the motor vehicle.
2. A device that is programmed before a person begins to drive or operate a motor vehicle such as a global positioning device (GPS).
“Motor vehicle,” “drive” and “driver” shall have the same meaning as those terms are defined in A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 1, Transportation.
“Portable communications device” shall mean any handheld mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), handheld device with mobile data access, laptop computer, pager, broadband personal communications device, two-way messaging device, electronic game, or “portable computing device.”
“Use” shall mean holding a portable communications device and performing the illegal activities stated in SCC 8.55.020. [Ord. 2014-12 § 1, 7-22-2014; Res. 2014-22 Exh. A, 7-22-2014].