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ID S1274

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Idaho Code Section 49-1401A to prohibit texting while driving a moving motor vehicle as an infraction
  • Defines "texting" as reviewing or manually preparing and transmitting written communications via handheld wireless devices
  • Exempts voice-operated or hands-free devices that allow text message review, preparation, and transmission without hand use except to activate or deactivate features
  • Specifies that texting while driving convictions do not result in violation point counts under Idaho Code Section 49-326
  • Provides that texting while driving convictions are not treated as moving traffic violations for motor vehicle insurance rate purposes

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to define a term and to provide infraction penalties for texting while driving with exceptions.

TEXTING AND DRIVING

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 301 Effective: 07/01/12

4/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense2/23/2012
Transportation2/2/2012

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