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ID S1319
Bill
Status
3/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 49-1232 to allow proof of liability insurance to be presented in either paper or electronic format.
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Specifies that acceptable electronic formats include display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device.
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Maintains existing requirement that certificate or proof of liability insurance must be in possession of vehicle operator or present in vehicle at all times when operated in Idaho.
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Retains existing penalties: first violation is an infraction punishable by $75 fine; second or subsequent violation within five years is a misdemeanor punishable by fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to six months, or both.
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Preserves existing provision allowing drivers to avoid conviction by producing valid insurance documentation at any time prior to conviction, even if cited for violation.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to motor vehicle financial responsibility to provide that a certain certificate or proof of liability insurance may be produced in paper or electronic format and to provide the acceptable electronic formats.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 147 Effective: 07/01/12
3/27/2012