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Idaho Driving Record
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on the public roads in Idaho is required to have a valid driver's license. You can be licensed in Idaho when you are 15 years old. However, if you are under 17 years old, you must first successfully complete an approved drivers training program. Under Idahos Graduated Drivers License Program, you must then complete a Supervised Instruction Period (SIP). After completing the SIP, you will be eligible to apply for a drivers license. This license will be restricted to driving during daylight hours only until you are 16 years old.
Idaho License Laws
- Whenever you drive, you must have your license with you.
- Any misuse or mutilation of your drivers license, permit, or ID card is a misdemeanor and you can be fined, sentenced to jail, and/or your license may be suspended. If your license gets worn, broken, or damaged, you need to get a duplicate.
- Do not lend anyone your drivers license, permit, or ID card
- Do not use anyone elses drivers license, permit, or ID card
- Do not display or possess a fraudulent/altered drivers license, permit, or ID card
- Do not allow an unlicensed driver to drive your vehicle (in case of an accident, both the driver and the owner of the vehicle are responsible for damage, injury, or death when permission to drive the vehicle has been given)
- Do not keep a license, permit, or ID card if it has been suspended or canceled.
Idaho's "basic rule" law
Idaho law has a basic rule requiring you to drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent at all times. This applies to all streets and highways where maximum speed limits are set by law or posted. Whenever you are driving, you need to think about how your speed affects other traffic (including pedestrians and bicycle riders). You also need to think about the road surface (the presence of ice, snow, rain, or rough pavement), hazards at intersections, visibility, oncoming traffic, curves, and any other conditions that may affect safety. If you drive too fast for existing conditionseven if you are driving under the posted speed limityou are violating the "basic rule" law.
Idaho Driver License Points
| Points | Type of Violation |
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| 2 | Starting parked Vehicle |
| 1 | Limitation on Backing |
| 3 | Drivers to Exercise Due Care |
| 2 | Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited |
| 3 | Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Police Vehicles |
| 3 | Drive on Right Side of Roadway - Exceptions |
| 2 | Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions |
| 3 | Overtaking a Vehicle on Left |
| 2 | When Passing on Right is Permitted |
| 3 | Limitations on Overtaking on the Left |
| 3 | Further Limitations on Driving on Left of Center of Highway |
| 1 | One-Way Highways |
| 1 | Driving on Highways Laned for Traffic |
| 3 | Following Too Closely |
| 3 | Vehicle Approaching or Entering Unmarked / Uncontrolled Intersection |
| 3 | Vehicle Turning Left |
| 3 | Vehicle Entering Highway |
| 3 | Required Position and Method of Turning |
| 3 | Limitations on Turning Around |
| 4 | Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train |
| 4 | Compliance with Stopping Requirements at all Railroad Grades |
| 3 | Emerging from Alley, Driveway, or Building |
| 3-4 | Basic Rule and Maximum Speed Limits* |
| 3 | Minimum Speed Regulation |
| 3-4 | Special Speed Limitations* |
| 3 | Construction Danger Zone Speed Limits |
| 3 | Pedestrian's Right-of-Way in Crosswalk |
| 3 | Obedience to and Required Traffic Control Devices |
| 3 | Traffic Control Signal Legend |
| 3 | Flashing Signals |
| 3 | Stop Signs |
| 3 | Failure to Yield-Signed Intersection |
| 3 | Turning Movement and Required Signals |
| 4 | Duty to Give Information in Accident involving Damage to a Vehicle |
| 4 | Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle |
| 4 | Duty upon Striking Fixtures Upon, or Adjacent to, a Highway |
| 3 | Inattentive Driving |
| 2 | Obedience to Traffic Direction |
| 1 | Driving on Divided Highways |
| 1 | Restricted Access |
| 4 | Overtaking and Passing School Bus |
| 4 | Racing on Public Highways |
| 4 | Exhibition of Speed |
| 4 | Excessive Acceleration |
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