(a) As used in this section:
(1) "Cellular telephone" means a wireless two-way communication device that requires the operator to dial numbers manually and that:
(A) Includes radio-telephone communications used in cellular telephone service, personal communication service, or the functional equivalent of a radio-telephone communications line used in cellular telephone service or a personal communication service; and
(B) Does not include a citizens band radio or a citizens band radio hybrid; and
(2) "School bus" means every motor vehicle owned by a public school district or operated under contract for a public school district and used for the transportation of children to or from school or school-sponsored activities.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person shall not operate a school bus while using a cellular telephone.
(c) This section does not apply to the use of a cellular telephone:
(1) For the purpose of communicating with any of the following regarding an emergency situation:
(A) An emergency system response operator or 911 public safety communications dispatcher;
(B) A hospital or emergency room;
(C) A physician's office or health clinic;
(D) An ambulance or fire department rescue service;
(E) A fire department, fire protection district, or volunteer fire department; or
(F) A police department;
(2) To call for assistance if there is a mechanical breakdown or other mechanical problem impairing the operation of the bus; or
(3) When the school bus is parked.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a violation and may be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
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