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ID S1314

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals previous texting while driving law and replaces it with comprehensive distracted driving prohibition covering all mobile electronic devices including phones, tablets, laptops, and wearable devices.

  • Prohibits operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device, with exceptions for emergency calls, GPS navigation (without manual data entry), one-touch calling, hands-free voice operation, and use by law enforcement and utility workers during official duties.

  • Establishes penalties as moving violations with fines of $75 for first offense, $150 for second offense within three years, and $300 for subsequent offenses within three years; first offense convictions do not result in violation points or insurance rate increases.

  • Allows driver's license suspension for up to 90 days if person has three or more convictions within a three-year period; prohibits law enforcement seizure of mobile electronic devices.

  • Preempts all local laws and ordinances regulating mobile electronic device use while driving; effective July 1, 2020, with warnings-only period until January 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to prohibit the use of certain electronic devices while driving a motor vehicle, to establish penalties, and to provide that Idaho law preempts local ordinances.

TRANSPORTATION

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Transportation & Defense

2/26/2020

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense2/26/2020
Transportation2/11/2020
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2020

Full Bill Text

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