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Idaho Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n
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From expansive highways to crowded traffic in Boise, driving in Idaho requires keeping track of many rules. Some of these driving rules are often misunderstood or ignored. If you make a mistake, you might see the dreaded flashing lights of a police vehicle pop up in your rearview mirror.<\/p>\r\n

Follow all state traffic laws to prevent collisions and issues with local law enforcement. In this article, learn about Idaho’s traffic violations and legal requirements<\/a> for motorists.<\/p>\r\n

Idaho Code for Driving and Vehicles<\/h2>\r\n

You can read about Idaho’s traffic laws in Title 49: Motor Vehicles<\/a> of the Idaho Statutes. A few key driving laws are featured in the chart below. You can also read the Idaho Driver’s Handbook<\/a> to learn about the rules of the road.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Drinking & Driving Violations<\/th>\r\nPersons under the influence of alcohol<\/a> (ID Statutes section 18-8004)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Driving Without a License \/ With a Suspended License<\/th>\r\nDrivers to be licensed<\/a> (ID Statutes section 49-301)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Driving Without Insurance \/ With Insufficient Insurance<\/th>\r\nRequired motor vehicle insurance<\/a> (ID Statutes section 49-1229)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Driving Without Registration \/ With Expired Registration<\/th>\r\nViolations of registration provisions<\/a> (ID Statutes section 49-456)Penalties for failure to pay operating fees<\/a> (ID Statutes section 49-434A)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Illegal U-Turn<\/th>\r\nLimitations on turning around<\/a> (ID Statutes section 49-645)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Leaving the Scene of an Accident \/ Hit & Run<\/th>\r\nAccidents<\/a> (ID Statutes Title 49, Ch. 13)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Mechanical Violations<\/th>\r\nVehicle Equipment<\/a> (ID Statutes Title 49, Ch. 9)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Reckless Driving<\/th>\r\nReckless driving<\/a> (ID Statutes section 49-1401)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Running a Red Light \/ Stop Sign<\/th>\r\nObedience to and required traffic control devices<\/a> (ID Statutes section 49-801)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Seat Belt \/ Child Restraint Violations<\/th>\r\nSafety restraint use<\/a> (ID Statutes section 49-673)Passenger safety for children<\/a> (ID Statutes section 49-672)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Speeding<\/th>\r\nBasic rule and maximum speed limits<\/a> (ID Statutes section 49-654)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications<\/th>\r\nVehicle Equipment<\/a> (ID Statutes Title 49, Ch. 9)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Overtaking Other Vehicles<\/h2>\r\n

Car accidents<\/a> can easily occur when drivers don’t follow Idaho laws related to passing vehicles, such as:<\/p>\r\n