§ 54-79. Use of earphones while driving prohibited; exceptions.

(a)

No person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing earphones.

(b)

For purposes of subsection (a), "earphones" includes any headset, radio, tape player, or other similar device which provides the listener with radio programs, music, or other live or recorded information through a device attached to the head or body and which covers all of or a portion of the ears.

(c)

The wearing of earphones is presumed to be illegal and unauthorized.

(d)

The following exceptions shall apply:

(1)

Physician prescribed hearing aids;

(2)

Official police, fire department or other government-approved earphones while on duty;

(3)

Speakers or other listening devices which are built into protective headgear.

(Code 1950, § 507.13; Ord. No. 81-88, 2-16-88)