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ID S1311
Bill
Status
2/10/2012
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "texting" to Idaho Code Section 49-121 as manual preparation for transmission of written communication via handheld wireless device while operating a vehicle on public roadway, excluding dialing or hands-free voice communications.
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Increases infraction penalty for texting violations while driving from general infraction to $100 fine under Section 49-236.
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Corrects code reference in Section 49-529 from section 49-121(8) to section 49-121(78) regarding transitional ownership document requirements.
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Reorganizes and renumbers definitions in Section 49-121 to properly sequence definitions for "Temporary supplemental lot," "Texting," "Tires," "Traffic," "Traffic lane," "Traffic-control device," "Trailer," "Transitional ownership document," "Transportation," "Transporter," "Truck," and "True mileage driven."
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to motor vehicles to define a term and to provide an enhanced penalty.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Last Action
to Transp
2/13/2012