The Use of Video Screens in a Motor Vehicle While in Motion or in a Lane of Traffic

It shall be a violation for a person to have a computer, television receiver, a video monitor, a television screen, a video screen, or any similar means of visually displaying a television broadcast or video signal that produces entertainment or business applications at a point forward of the back of the driver’s seat turned on while the motor vehicle in which it is operated is in motion or in a lane of traffic.

(a)Any person violating this Section shall be guilty of a violation, and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100). Notwithstanding the provisions of § 9502 of Chapter 9.5 of Title 7, Guam Code Annotated, all fines collected under this Section shall be deposited into the Police Services Fund, and made available by appropriation by I Liheslaturan Guåhan.

(b)Government officials utilizing screens as identified in this Section in the performance of their official duties shall not be guilty of a violation of this Section.

(c)This Section shall not apply to the following equipment operated in a vehicle:

(1)a vehicle information display;

(2)a global positioning display;

(3)a mapping display;

(4)a visual display used to enhance or supplement the driver’s view forward, behind, or to the sides of a motor vehicle for the purpose of maneuvering the vehicle; or

(5)a mobile digital terminal, which is fitted with an opaque covering that does not allow the driver to view any part of the display while driving, even though the terminal may be operating.