19-1857 Cell Phones while operating a vehicleCITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. S I
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
LITTLE ROBERTS, MILAM, PALMER
AN ORDINANCE ADDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 7-1-14, PROHIBITING THE
USE OF HANDHELD WIRELESS DEVICES WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE UPON A
STREET OR HIGHWAY WITHIN THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; ADOPTING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, distracted driving adversely impacts public safety by contributing to traffic
accidents, injuries, and fatalities;
WHEREAS, the use of handheld wireless devices while operating a vehicle is a cause of
distracted driving; and,
WHEREAS, the use of handheld wireless devices while on the roadway in a vehicle on a street
or highway can be a cause of road rage and distracted driving; and
WHEREAS, an ordinance prohibiting the use of handheld wireless devices while operating a
vehicle would reduce distracted driving and enhance public safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That section 7-1-14 is added to the Meridian City Code as follows:
7-1-14: USE OF HANDHELD WIRELESS DEVICES:
A. PROHIBITED ACTS:
It shall be unlawful to use a handheld wireless device while operating- a vehicle upon a street or
highway within the City of Meridian.
B. EXCEPTIONS:
This provision shall not apply to the following:
1. Use of a handheld wireless device in a voice -operated mode, where the operator of the
vehicle does not hold or manually perate the device, except to activate or deactivate the
voice -operated function of the device.
2. Use of a navigation feature on a handheld wireless device, provided that the operator of the
vehicle does not hold or manually enter information into the device, except to activate or
deactivate the navigation feature on the device.
3. Use of a handheld wireless device to report an emergency to a law enforcement agency,
department health care provider, or other emergency services provider.
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4. Use of a handheld wireless device while the vehicle is parked off the roadway.
S. Use of a handheld wireless device by a peace officer, firefi hg ter, paramedic, emergency
medical technician, or other public safety first responder during the performance of that
person's official duties.
6. Use of a handheld wireless device by a public utility employee or contractor actin within
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the scope of that person's employment while responding to a public utility emergency.
C. DEFINITIONS:
The definitions set forth in Title 49, Chapter 1, Idaho Code shall apply to terms used in this
section. Further, for purposes of this section, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
Handheld Wireless Device. Any handheld or portable electronic device capable of receiving,
producing displaying or providing wireless data or voice communication. "Handheld wireless
device" shall not include a radio designed for the citizen band service or the amateur radio
service of the Federal Communications Commission or a commercial two -Hay radio
communications device.
A PENALTIES:
1. Every person who violates this section shall be guilty of an infraction and punishable
by a fixed penalty of $90.00 plus court costs.
2. A conviction under this section shall not result in violation point counts as prescribed
in section 49-326, Idaho Code. In addition, a conviction under this section shall be
deemed to a non-moving traffic violation and shall have no points assessed as
prescribed by Idaho Code.
E. SEVERABILITY
If anyprovision or section of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction then such provision or section shall be considered separately and apart from the
remaining provisions or sections of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 2. That all ordinances, resolutions, orders, or parts thereof or in conflict with this
ordinance are hereby voided.
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Section 3. That this ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, publication afrd
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho this dayof ,
2019.
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APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this �ay of �G
2019.
APPROVED:
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 19- P8 5
An ordinance adding Meridian City Code section 7-1-14, prohibiting the use of handheld electronic
devices while driving a vehicle; adopting a savings clause; and providing an effective date. A full text
of this ordinance is available for inspection at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian,
Idaho. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication.
First Reading: / o "ZZ'(
Adopted after first reading by suspension of the rule
as allowed pursuant tVdaho Code
Zor f ri § 50-902: YES NO
CouncilSecond Reading:l�l '
By: Chris J son, City Clerk Third Reading:
STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO
ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 19- I
The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby certifies
that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached Ordinance no. 19- lc—�-%
of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and has found the same to be true and complete and provides adequate
notice to the public pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-901A(3).
DATED this A A day of eah �Z' , 2019.
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William L.M. Nary, City Attorney
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE AND PUBLISHED
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN
ORDINANCE NO. 19-1857
An ordinance adding Merid-
ian City Code section 7-1-14,
prohibiting the use of hand-
held electronic devices while
driving a vehicle; adopting a
savings clause; and providing
an effective date. A full text of
this ordinance is available for
inspection at Meridian City
Hall, 33 E. Broadway Av-
enue, Meridian, Idaho. This
ordinance shall be effective
upon its passage and publi-
cation.
City of Meridian
Mayor and City Council
By: Chris Johnson,
City Clerk
First Reading: 10/22/2019
Adopted after first reading
by suspension of the rule
as allowed pur suant to
Idaho Code § 50-902: YES_X_
Second Reading: N/A
Third Reading: N/A
STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN
CITY ATTORNEY AS TO
ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 19-1857
The undersigned, William
L.M. Nary, City Attorney of
the City of Meridian, Idaho,
hereby certifies that he is the
legal advisor of the City and
has reviewed a copy of the
attached Ordinance No. 19-
1857 of the City of Mer idian,
Idaho, and has found the
same to be true and complete
and provides adequate notice
to the public pursuant to Ida-
ho Code § 50-901A(3).
DATED this 22nd day of
October, 2019.
William L.M. Nary,
City Attorney
November 1, 2019
1960105
IDAHO PRESS-TRIBUNE
EMMETT MERIDIAN KUNA BOISE WKLY
C/O ISJ PAYMENT PROCESSING CENTER
PO BOX 1570
POCATELLO ID 83204
(208)467-9251
Fax (208)475-2321
ORDER CONFIRMATION
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