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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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