{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"23125","citation":"Veh. Code, § 23125","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD [21000. - 23336.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-11"},{"name":"CHAPTER 12. Public Offenses [23100. - 23249.50.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-11/chapter-12"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Driving Offenses [23100. - 23135.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-11/chapter-12/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 505, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2005.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A person may not drive a schoolbus or transit vehicle, as defined in subdivision (g) of Section <a href=\"/puc/99247\">99247</a> of the Public Utilities Code, while using a wireless telephone.</p><p>(b) This section does not apply to a driver using a wireless telephone for work-related purposes, or for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency service agency or entity.</p><p>(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a violation of subdivision (a) does not constitute a serious traffic violation within the meaning of subdivision (i) of Section <a href=\"/veh/15210\">15210</a>.</p>","text":"(a) A person may not drive a schoolbus or transit vehicle, as defined in subdivision (g) of Section 99247 of the Public Utilities Code, while using a wireless telephone. (b) This section does not apply to a driver using a wireless telephone for work-related purposes, or for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency service agency or entity. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a violation of subdivision (a) does not constitute a serious traffic violation within the meaning of subdivision (i) of Section 15210.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/driving-offenses-23125","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}