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ID S1311

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2012

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Increases infraction penalty for texting violations while driving from general infraction to $100 fine under Section 49-236.

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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/13/2012

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