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ID H0729

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "texting" as manual preparation and transmission of written communications via handheld wireless devices, excluding voice-operated or hands-free devices and exempting law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical personnel performing official duties.

  • Prohibits texting while driving a moving motor vehicle in Idaho, with exemptions for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical vehicles when officers are acting within the course and scope of their duties.

  • Sets first violation penalty at $50.00 plus court costs as an infraction.

  • Sets second and subsequent violation penalties at $100.00 plus court costs as an infraction.

  • Corrects a code reference in Section 49-529 from section 49-121(8) to section 49-121(78) regarding transitional ownership documents.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that texting while driving a motor vehicle shall constitute an infraction.

MOTOR VEHICLES

Last Action

FAILED

3/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/29/2010

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