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Idaho Code § 49-624 — slow down and change lanes for police, emergency vehicles and tow trucks with lights flashing

Two lanes or more each way. Approaching a stationary police vehicle, emergency vehicle, tow truck or highway incident response vehicle with lights flashing, a driver slows below the posted limit, proceeds with due caution, and moves out of the adjacent lane as soon as it is reasonable and prudent.

  • Idaho Code § 49-624
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On a road with one lane each way, the driver slows below the posted limit and keeps a safe speed until completely past.

  • Idaho Code § 49-624
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  1. Idaho Code § 49-624 — Driver duty upon approaching a stationary vehicle displaying flashing lights

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Idaho attorney.

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