Idaho Facts
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Points of Interest
A license to carry a concealed firearm issued to a nonresident by another state shall be honored.
Speed Limits
Unless Otherwise Posted
Absolute
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| Urban | 35 mph |
| Rural | 55 mph |
| State highways | 65 mph |
| Four-lane highways | 65 mph |
| Interstates | 75 mph |
Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
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| Pacing | Yes |
| Radar | Yes |
| Vascar | Yes |
| Photo Radar | No |
| Aircraft | No |
| Laser | Yes |
Tickets
Tickets can be paid in person.
Tickets can be paid by mail if considered an infraction.
Trial By Declaration Allowed
No
Jury Trial Allowed
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| Speeding | No |
| Parking | No |
| Equipment | No |
| DWI | Yes |
Member of Nonresident Compact
Yes
Member of Driver License Compact
Yes
When and Where to File Accident Reports
Accidents involving death, personal injury, or damage to any one person's property exceeding $750 must be reported immediately to the local police department within city limits, otherwise nearest county sheriff office or state police office.
Resident Insurance Requirements
Compulsory insurance law and financial responsibility law with future proof-type.
Minimum limits: $25,000/50,000/15,000.
Idaho has uninsured motorists law.
Regulations
- Open wine or liquor is prohibited in vehicle. Open beer is permitted in the vehicle, but cannot be consumed by driver.
- The BAC level is .08%.
- Idaho has an administrative license suspension law and an implied consent law. The breathalyzer refusal penalty is a 180-day absolute driver's license suspension for first offense.
- Loaded handguns may be carried in plain view in one's vehicle; concealment is not permitted without a license; loaded rifles and shotguns may be carried in plain view or securely cased and hidden from view.
- Studded tires are permitted from October 1 to April 15.
- Tire chains are not required.
- Idaho has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
- Idaho has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 4 years of age. Children under age 4 and weighing less than 40 pounds must use approved car safety seats.
- Idaho has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for persons under 18 years of age.
- Registration and insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.
General Information
Telephone: 208/334-8000
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: ISP (477)