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ID H0141
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits motor vehicle operators from using hand-held electronic devices that cause distraction or failure to exercise due care while driving
- Allows exceptions for voice-operated or hands-free devices that enable text or voice communication without requiring hand use, except to activate, deactivate, initiate features, or dial numbers
- Establishes violations as infractions with a fixed penalty of $75.00
- Amends Chapter 6, Title 49, Idaho Code by adding new Section 49-610
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law relating to motor vehicles and rules of the road to provide legislative intent, to provide that no person operating a motor vehicle shall use an electronic device that causes such person to be distracted or otherwise fail to exercise due care, to provide for exceptions and to provide for penalties.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
3/29/2011
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Defense2/11/2011
Full Bill Text
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