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What Is Dui?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Idaho law states that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeds .08%. Idaho observes a "per se" law: BAC at or above .08% is per se illegal.

What Is A "Per Se" Law?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

States which enforce a "per se" DUI law maintain that is illegal to operate a vehicle if you exceed the requisite BAC legal limit. Evidence of a person's BAC at or above the prescribed limit is illegal. In other words, there need be no finding of impairment.

What Is Dwp?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Idaho law requires that you must have a valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle. If one is caught driving while suspended the misdemeanor charge of DWP will be filed

How Are Dui And Dwp Related?

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A DUI will result in a driver's license suspension. If one is caught driving while suspended a new misdemeanor charge of DWP will be filed. This new charge may impact the previous DUI by causing a probation violation or making it more difficult to get the State to agree to a plea bargain in the first case.

What Are The Penalties For A First Offense Dwp?

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First Offense (within a 5 year period)

What Are The Penalties For A Second Offense Dwp?

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Second Offense (within a 5 year period)

What Are The Penalties For A Third Offense Dwp?

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Third Offense (within a 5 year period)

What Are The Penalties For A First Offense Dui?

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First Offense (within a 5 year period)

What Are The Penalties For A Second Offense Dui?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Second Offense (within a 5 year period)

What Are The Penalties For A Third Offense Dui?

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Third Offense (within a 5 year period) This will be a felony if it is received within 5 years of the first offense or within 10 years of a prior felony DUI

Will A Dui Increase My Insurance Rates?

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DUI charges present some additional problems such as the potential requirement to carry high risk or SR22 insurance. In some cases it may be possible to avoid this by obtaining a withheld judgment.

What Are The Speed Limits In Idaho?

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Unless Otherwise Posted
Absolute Interstate 75 mph
Ltd Access Rds 65 mph
Other Primary Rds 65 mph
Residential 35 mph

How Are Speed Limits Enforced?

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Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes
Radar Yes
Vascar Yes
Photo Radar No
Aircraft No
Laser Yes

How Can Tickets Be Paid?

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Tickets can be paid in person. Tickets can be paid by mail if considered an "infraction."

Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?

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When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?

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Speeding No
Parking No
Equipment No
DWI Yes

What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?

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Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is not a member, you may have to pay a cash bond before you can continue your trip.

What Is A Member Driver License Compact?

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If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.

When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?

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Accidents involving death, personal injury, or damage to any one person's property exceeding $750 must be reported immediately to the local police department within city limits, otherwise nearest county sheriff office or state police office.

What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?

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Compulsory insurance law and financial responsibility law with future prooftype. Minimum limits: $25,000/50,000/15,000. Idaho has uninsured motorists law.

What Are Some Other Regulations?

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Open wine or liquor is prohibited in vehicle. Open beer is permitted in the vehicle, but cannot be consumed by driver.
Unloaded firearms are permitted in the vehicle. Loaded and cased firearms are permitted with permit and transported preferably in trunk of vehicle.
Studded tires are permitted from October 1 to April 15.
Tire chains are not required.
Idaho has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
Idaho has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 4 years of age. Children under age 4 and weighing less than 40 pounds must use approved car safety seats.
Idaho has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for persons under 18 years of age.
Registration and insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.