The Idaho Senate approved a bill Tuesday that bans the use of cellphones and other electronic devices while driving.

That includes while waiting for a traffic light.

Senate Bill 1314, which passed by a 30-5 vote, would prevent drivers from using their cellphones, computers or any other electronics while driving. Under this bill, a distracted driving violation would result in a moving violation and subsequent fines: $75 for a first offense and $150 for a second offense within three years of the first.

“The use of cellphones and other electronic devices while driving poses a significant danger to other drivers, pedestrians, and anyone else who is on or near a roadway,” Sen. David Nelson of Moscow said in a statement. “There was a 16 percent increase in distracted driving fatalities from 2013-2017 alone. This legislation protects Idahoans and their families from unnecessary accidents that result from distracted motorists.”

A similar bill lost in the Senate last year by two votes. Lawmakers said they were optimistic this time, House members will follow their lead.

“At highway speeds, just a single text message can take a driver’s eyes off the road for more than the length of a football field,” Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking of Boise said. “Anything can happen in the length of a football field if a driver is not paying attention to the road. We know something needs to be done to ensure everyone’s safety.”

Previous bills included language that focused on cellphones and tablets. This new language covers all electronic devices.

“The current texting and driving laws simply do not encompass the vast amounts of device usage that is happening on our roadways,” Sen. Cherie Buckner-Webb said. “Emailing, social media, streaming and other device enhancements are not being addressed in the current laws. As technology advances, our laws also need to advance to continue to protect Idahoans. This legislation is comprehensive and will make our roads and our families safer.”