§ 27-51-1602. Definitions

AR Code § 27-51-1602 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) "Emergency purpose" means the reason for contacting any of the following to report an emergency:

(A) Law enforcement personnel;

(B) Fire department personnel;

(C) Public safety personnel;

(D) Emergency medical personnel; or

(E) A 911 public safety communications center;

(2)

(A) "Handheld wireless telephone" means a wireless interactive communication device with which a user engages in wireless interactive communication using at least one (1) hand.

(B) "Handheld wireless telephone" does not include a:

(i) Hands-free wireless telephone or device;

(ii) Citizens band radio;

(iii) Citizens band radio hybrid; or

(iv) Global positioning or navigation device or system;

(3) (A) "Hands-free wireless telephone or device" means a wireless telephone or other wireless communication device that allows a user to engage in wireless interactive communication without the use of either hand with:

(i) An internal feature or function; or

(ii) An attachment or additional device.

(B) A hands-free wireless telephone or device may be a permanent or temporary part of the wireless telephone or other wireless communication device.

(C) A hands-free wireless telephone or device may require the use of either hand to activate, deactivate, or initiate a function of the wireless telephone or other communication device;

(4) "Highway work zone" means any area upon or adjacent to a highway, road, or street of this state where construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or any other type of work is being performed or is in progress;

(5) "Highway worker" means an employee of any of the following who is present in a highway work zone:

(A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation;

(B) A county;

(C) A municipality; or

(D) A contractor or subcontractor of the State Highway Commission or a county or municipality that is performing duties related to the highway work zone;

(6) "Wireless interactive communication" means talking, typing, emailing, or accessing information on the internet with a wireless telephone; and

(7)

(A) "Wireless telephone" means a wireless interactive communication device.

(B) "Wireless telephone" includes a handheld wireless telephone and a hands-free wireless telephone or device.