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ID H0466

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes inattentive driving as a lesser offense than reckless driving under Idaho Code Section 49-1401
  • Applies inattentive driving charge when operator conduct is careless or imprudent rather than heedless, or when danger to persons or property is slight
  • Includes operators with known untreated medical conditions affecting driving ability as eligible for inattentive driving charge instead of reckless driving
  • Penalties for inattentive driving conviction: up to 90 days jail, up to $300 fine, or both (compared to reckless driving penalties of up to 6 months to 1 year jail and $1,000-$2,000 fines)

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide additional provisions relating to inattentive driving.

INATTENTIVE DRIVING

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk

2/20/2014

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