QandAs: Autos

What are the Idaho State Driving Laws?

Answer:
The state of Idaho operates under a points system.

Each moving traffic violation you have on your record is given a point value from one to four. If you accumulate 12 points within 12 months, you will have your license temporarily suspended. Points can be removed from your record by taking defensive driving classes. Here are some common violations:

·                    Passing violation – 2 points
·                    Tailgating – 3 points
·                    Speeding – 3 – 4 points (depending on speed)
·                    Failure to yield – 3 points

You must always give the right of way to emergency vehicles that have their lights flashing. If you can move to the side of the road, you must do so. You must stay parked until the emergency vehicle has passed you. If the emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road, the state laws require you to change lanes so that you are not in the lane adjacent to the emergency vehicle if you can safely do so.

Under Idaho law, all vehicle occupants must wear their safety belts. Also, children who are six years old and under must be placed in child safety seats. Violating the seatbelt law carries a fine of $10. Also, children who are 17 or younger must have a helmet on if they are on a motorcycle. There is no law against the use of cellular phones while driving in Idaho.

Idaho law requires that you follow the posted speed limit. Here are some common speed limit maximums in the state:

·                    Residential and business districts – 35 mph
·                    Interstates – 75 mph
·                    State highways – 65 mph
·                    Other unmarked roads – 55 mph

If you are caught speeding, you will be issued a fine and points will be added to your record. Excessive speeding can earn you a reckless driving charge, which carries a fine of up to $2,000.

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