2009 Wisconsin Act 220, which prohibits electronic text messaging and electronic mail messaging while driving, takes effect Dec 1, 2010.
Specifically, the Act creates s. 346.89(3), which states:
“No person may drive, as defined in s. 343.305(1)(b), any motor vehicle while composing or sending an electronic text message or an electronic mail message.”
Violators are subject to a forfeiture of not less than $20 and not more than $400.
See more from the UW Law School Resource Center on Impaired Driving.