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 -- 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.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this legislation is to treat the use of certain electronic devices behind-the-wheel as an infraction. The bill addresses safety concerns associated with a significant portion of distracted driving crashes. The legislation defines enforcement and retains conditions under which electronic device communications would be allowed. This legislation also addresses the problem of having a growing patchwork of local ordinances.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (49)
NAY (21)
Senate Third Reading
YEA (24)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (4)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2020 Session Law Chapter 260 Effective: 07/01/2020 and provides that only warnings and no infractions shall be issued under this section prior to 01/01/2021