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Idaho
Alerts
No major alerts at this time.

Construction/Conditions   
888-432-7623  

Federal Highway Admin   
208-334-1843

Cell Emergency Number  
*477  *477

Time Zone
Mountain and Pacific

Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 75, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65

Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, 50, Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present

Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 8 hours

State Handheld Device Ban
No

State Texting Ban Laws
Yes

Seat Belt Laws
>7 in All Seats, $10 (drivers <18 pay $51.50, including court costs)

Sobriety Checkpoints
No, Illiegal under state law

High Blood Alcohol Content
0.2

Open Container Law
Yes

Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 18

Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law

Gun Law Simple Summary
All guns must be clearly visible.

Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Weaker self-defense law built by a combination of case law, jury decisions and statutes

Radar Detectors
Legal

Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.494

Truck Access Policies

I mi road access for food, fuel, repair and rest

Triple Towing
Yes

Tow Brake Laws Towing
1,500 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required

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