KRS 189.294: Use of personal communication device by minor prohibited while

operating motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped in motion on traveled portion

of roadway -- Exclusions -- Administrative regulations.

(1) As used in this section, "personal communication dev ice" shall have the same

meaning as defined in KRS 189.292.

(2) Any person under the age of eighteen (18) who has been issued an instruction

permit, intermediate license, or operator's license shall not operate a motor vehicle,

motorcycle, or moped that is in motion on the traveled portion of a roadway while

using a personal communication device, except to summon medical help or a law

enforcement or public safety agency in an emergency situation.

(3) Use of a personal communication device does not include a stand-alone global

positioning system, a global positioning or navigation system that is physically or

electronically integrated into the motor vehicle, or an in -vehicle security,

diagnostics, and communications system, but does include manually entering

information into the global positioning system feature of a personal communication

device.

(4) This section shall not apply to the use of a citizens band radio or an amateur radio

by a motor vehicle operator.

(5) The secretary of the Transportation Cabinet may promulgate administrative

regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A to implement the provisions of this

section, including but not limited to updates or advances in the automotive and

information technology industries.