OH HB262

Prohibits driving a motor vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar while talking, text messaging, or typing on a mobile communication device on any street, highway, or property open to public vehicular traffic.

Exempts emergency communications with law enforcement, hospitals, fire departments, or other emergency agencies, and exempts public safety vehicle operators using devices in the course of their duties.

Establishes a $250 fine for violations and defines "mobile communication device" to include wireless telephones, text-messaging devices, personal digital assistants, computers, and similar wireless communication devices.

Requires law enforcement officers to indicate on citations if the violation occurred during a motor vehicle accident; if an accident occurred, the offender must appear in court rather than paying by mail and faces a mandatory six-month class seven license suspension.

Establishes the violation as a secondary offense by prohibiting law enforcement from stopping vehicles or visually inspecting automobiles solely to enforce this violation.