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A. A wireless telephone; B. A text -messaging device; C. A personal digital assistant; D. A computer, including a laptop computer and a computer tablet; E. Any other substantially similar wireless device that is designed or used to communicate text. (2) "Voice -operated or hands-free device" means a device that allows the user to vocally compose or send, or to listen to a text -based communication without the use of either hand except to activate, or deactivate a feature or function. (3) "Write, send or read a text -based communication" means to manually write or send, or read a text -based communication using an electronic wireless communications device, including manually writing or sending, or reading communications referred to as text messages, instant messages, or electronic mail. BE AMENDED AND AS AMENDED SHALL READ IN ITS ENTIRETYAS FOLLOWS: 333.11 TEXTING AND INTERNET USAGE WHILE DRIVING PROHIBITED. (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on any street, highway, or property open to the public for vehicular traffic while using a handheld electronic wireless communications device tom write, send, or read a text -based communication; or (ii) to send, read, create or interact with Internet -based content, play games or otherwise interact with the Internet. (b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to any of the following: (1) A person using a handheld electronic wireless communications device in that manner for emergency purposes, including an emergency contact with a law enforcement agency, hospital or health care provider, fire department, or other similar emergency agency or entity; (2) A person driving a public safety vehicle who uses a handheld electronic wireless communications device in that manner in the course of the person's duties; (3) A person using a handheld electronic wireless communications device in that manner whose motor vehicle is in a stationary position and who is outside a lane of travel; (4) A person reading, selecting, or entering a name or telephone number in a handheld electronic wireless communications device for the purpose of making or receiving a telephone call; (5) A person receiving wireless messages on a device regarding the operation or navigation of a motor vehicle; safety-related information, including emergency, traffic or weather alerts; or data used primarily by the motor vehicle;