Idaho Traffic Laws
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Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Idaho -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Persons under the influence of alcohol (ID Statutes section 18-8004) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Drivers to be licensed (ID Statutes section 49-301) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Required motor vehicle insurance (ID Statutes section 49-1229) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Violations of registration provisions (ID Statutes section 49-456) Penalties for failure to pay operating fees (ID Statutes section 49-434A) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Limitations on turning around (ID Statutes section 49-645) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accidents (ID Statutes Title 49, Ch. 13) |
| Mechanical Violations | Vehicle Equipment (ID Statutes Title 49, Ch. 9) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving (ID Statutes section 49-1401) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Obedience to and required traffic control devices (ID Statutes section 49-801) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Safety restraint use (ID Statutes section 49-673) Passenger safety for children (ID Statutes section 49-672) |
| Speeding | Basic rule and maximum speed limits (ID Statutes section 49-654) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Vehicle Equipment (ID Statutes Title 49, Ch. 9) |
Next Steps
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