AZ SB1049

Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on a highway while using a wireless communication device to manually write or send a written message.

Exempts law enforcement and safety personnel performing official duties, authorized emergency vehicle drivers performing official duties, and use of devices for global positioning or navigation services.

First violation without accident results in $100 civil penalty; second or subsequent violation without accident results in $300 civil penalty.

Violation involving a motor vehicle accident results in $500 civil penalty, or $10,000 if the accident results in death.

Requires law enforcement officers to indicate on written accident reports when a driver was using a wireless device to send or write a message at the time of the accident.