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ID S1024
Bill
Status
1/20/2011
Primary Sponsor
Leslie Bock
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AI Summary
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Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on a public highway while using a cellular telephone to initiate, answer, or participate in a call.
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Exempts emergency situations including reporting traffic accidents, medical emergencies, fires, serious road hazards, personal safety threats, criminal acts, and official duties by law enforcement and emergency personnel.
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Exempts use of headsets, voice-activated devices, or other hands-free devices from the cellular telephone prohibition.
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Violating the prohibition is an infraction punishable by a fine of $75.00.
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Clarifies that cellular telephones cannot be seized or forfeited under this section unless otherwise authorized by law, and adds definition of "cellular telephone" to Idaho Code.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law relating to motor vehicles and cellular telephones to prohibit the use of cellular telephones while operating a motor vehicle, to provide exceptions and to provide a penalty.
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Last Action
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1/21/2011