Enacted by Chapter 326, 2013 General Session2013Operation of a vehicle by a person under 18 -- Use of wireless telephones prohibited -- Exceptions -- Penalty. Except as provided in Subsection (2), a person younger than 18 years of age, whether a resident or nonresident of this state, may not use a wireless telephone to communicate with another person while operating a motor vehicle upon a highway of this state. It is an affirmative defense to a violation of this section that a person younger than 18 years of age was using a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle: during a medical emergency; when reporting a safety hazard or requesting assistance relating to a safety hazard; when reporting a criminal activity or requesting assistance relating to a criminal activity; or when communicating with a parent or legal guardian. A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined a maximum of $25. A violation of this section is not a reportable violation. The Driver License Division may not assess points under Section 53-3-221 against the driving record of the person who violates this section.