MI HB5735

Removes the October 28, 2013 effective date from the prohibition on texting while operating a non-commercial motor vehicle, making it permanently apply to all non-commercial drivers.

Adds new subsection (4) prohibiting hand-held mobile telephone use for voice communication while operating any motor vehicle in a work zone where workers are present, with the same definitions of prohibited conduct as apply to commercial vehicles.

Defines "work zone" by reference to section 79d(a) and (b) of the Michigan Vehicle Code.

Exempts emergency situations from all prohibitions, including reporting accidents, medical emergencies, serious road hazards, personal safety threats, criminal activity, and official duties of law enforcement and emergency responders.

Maintains civil infraction penalties of $100 for first violations and $200 for subsequent violations, and clarifies that state law supersedes local ordinances on this subject.