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The statute reads in part, &#8220;no person may operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device to compose, read or send an electronic message, when the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic.&#8221; There are exceptions for emergency circumstances. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minnesota Statute 169.475 makes it illegal and subjects the violator to a fine and possible jail sentence for texting, emailing, accessing a web page, or similar actions. A driver can still make a phone call or use a hands free communication device. 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