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(2) A firefighter, emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, other first responder or other emergency personnel while acting within the scope of their employment and while responding to an emergency. (3) A driver using an electronic communications device for the sole purpose of communicating with emergency personnel or law enforcement regarding an emergency. (4) A driver using an electronic communications device by means of hands free or voice operated technology, including by: (A) use of a headset or earpiece to conduct a voice communication; (B) use of a device that is: (i) designed to be worn on the wrist; and (ii) capable of being used to conduct hands free voice communication; (C) use of technology that uses voice recognition to convert a voice communication into text for purposes of transmission as a text message, electronic mail message, or other electronic data; if the device requires the driver to press not more than one (1) button to initiate or terminate a voice communication or transmission described in this subdivision. (4) A driver using an electronic communications device while parked on the shoulder of a public highway. (5) A driver using an electronic communications device when: (A) the vehicle is not in motion; and (B) the vehicle's transmission is in "park". (6) A driver using: (A) a navigation or global positioning feature of an electronic communications device; or (B) a fixed device that is designed to continuously record or broadcast video from within or outside a motor vehicle; without holding or handling the device. (7) A driver using a manufacturer installed system that is embedded or integrated into the vehicle. See. 20-133. - Violations and penalties. (1) Any person violating any provisions of this article shall be issued a citation and be subject to the following fines: