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After A CrashIdaho Code § 49-1302 and Idaho Code § 18-8007 — stop, trade information, report injuries or damage over $1,500, and a felony for leaving an injury crash
Crossing The RoadIdaho Code § 49-702 and Idaho Code § 49-704 — crosswalks, the middle of the block, and which side to walk on
Staying In Your LaneIdaho Code § 49-637 — within a single lane, and out of it only once the move is safe
The Last Hundred FeetIdaho Code § 49-808 — a turn signal for the last one hundred feet, and five seconds on a freeway
On A BicycleIdaho Code § 49-720 — a stop sign taken as a yield, and a red light taken as a stop sign
Traffic StopsIdaho Code § 49-316 and Idaho Code § 49-1232 — the license in hand and the insurance card, on paper or on a phone
Driving Without InsuranceIdaho Code § 49-1428 and Idaho Code § 49-1229 — a $75 infraction the first time, a misdemeanor within five years after
Driving Without PrivilegesIdaho Code § 18-8001 — a misdemeanor with notice or knowledge of the suspension, and a $150 infraction for some suspensions
Where You May Not ParkIdaho Code § 49-660 — fifteen feet from a hydrant, twenty from a crosswalk, thirty from a stop sign
Passing A School BusIdaho Code § 49-1422 — stop for the signals, a $300 infraction the first time, and a misdemeanor the second within five years
Reckless DrivingIdaho Code § 49-1401 — careless and heedless driving that endangers anyone, and twenty over in an active school or work zone
Your Phone Behind The WheelIdaho Code § 49-1401A — hands free only, $75 the first time, and no seizure of the phone
The Motorcycle HelmetIdaho Code § 49-666 — a helmet under eighteen on a motorcycle, ATV or UTV, and a $50 fine
Seat BeltsIdaho Code § 49-673 — everyone belted, a $10 fine, and stopped only for something else
The Car Seat RulesIdaho Code § 49-672 — a child safety restraint for a child six or younger
Moving OverIdaho Code § 49-624 — slow down and change lanes for police, emergency vehicles and tow trucks with lights flashing
Speed LimitsIdaho Code § 49-654 — thirty-five in town, seventy-five on the interstate, sixty-five on state highways, and fifteen over to pass
Plates, Front And BackIdaho Code § 49-428 — a front plate where there is a bracket, twelve inches up, and nothing covering it
The Tint On Your WindowsIdaho Code § 49-944 — 35% on the front side windows and the rear window, 20% behind the driver, and nothing below the AS-1 line
The Equipment StopIdaho Code § 49-903 and Idaho Code § 49-906 — lights from sunset to sunrise or under 500 feet of visibility, and a red tail lamp seen at 500 feet
Points And SuspensionIdaho Code § 49-326 — one to four points a violation, twelve points in twelve months, and a hearing on request
The Electric BicycleIdaho Code § 49-725 and Idaho Code § 49-106 — three classes under seven hundred fifty watts, a bicycle's rights and duties, and no license or plate
The Light That Is ChangingIdaho Code § 49-802 — yellow warns that red is coming, red means stop behind the line, and a right on red after stopping
Towed From A Private LotIdaho Code § 49-1806 and Idaho Code § 49-1811 — a posted sign naming the tow company, and the car back on proof of ownership and payment
The Registration CalendarIdaho Code § 49-402 and Idaho Code § 49-456 — twelve staggered periods, ending at midnight on the last day, and no driving on an expired one
Under 21 And DrivingIdaho Code § 18-8004A — 0.02 under twenty-one, a fine of up to $1,000, and a one year suspensionalso here
When They Take The Car BackIdaho Code § 28-45-108 and Idaho Code § 28-9-609 — no entry into a home and no breach of the peacealso here
Signing Over A CarIdaho Code § 49-503 and Idaho Code § 49-504A — no title, no ownership, and a $20 penalty after thirty daysalso here
Lemon LawIdaho Code § 48-902 and Idaho Code § 48-903 — two years or 24,000 miles, four repair attempts or thirty business days, then a refund or a replacementalso here
On The WaterIdaho Code § 67-7034 and Idaho Code § 67-7037 — 0.08 on a boat as on the road, 0.02 under twenty-one, and a $200 penalty for refusing the testalso here
When The Shop Keeps ItIdaho Code § 45-806 and Idaho Code § 45-805 — a repair lien while the shop holds it, and an auction after two months unpaidalso here

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