Singapore legislation
Section 22A
Section 22A
Use of mobile communication device when driving or riding on public path
(1)
Subject to this Act, the driver or rider of a vehicle must not hold in his or her hand a mobile communication device and operate any of its communication or other functions, when the vehicle is moving on a public path.
(2)
A driver or rider of a vehicle who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —
to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; but(b)where the driver or rider is a repeat offender, to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.
(3)
To avoid doubt, subsection (1) does not apply —
to a vehicle or motor vehicle when it is driving itself; or
to a mobile communication device that is a wearable device (such as a smart watch), when it is worn by the driver or rider in the manner intended by the manufacturer of the wearable device.
(4)
In this section —
Definition
“communication function” means —
sending or receiving audio phone calls, text messages, video calls, video messages, written messages or images;
sending or receiving electronic documents; or
providing access to the Internet;
Definition
“mobile communication device” means —
a mobile phone; or
any wireless handheld device (such as a tablet computer) or wearable device (such as a smart watch) designed or capable of being used for a communication function.