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What is considered reckless driving in Idaho?

I’m going to be visiting Idaho for a short road trip in a few weeks, and I want to be prepared. I know that the driving laws are different in each state, so I want to make sure I’m following the rules while I’m there. What is considered “reckless driving” in Idaho?

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Tiffany Leung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A road trip to Idaho is going to be so fun! We love that you’re proactive about finding out the driving expectations before you go.
A driver can be convicted of reckless driving in Idaho for the following driving behaviors:
  • Driving “carelessly and heedlessly or without due caution and circumspection, and at a speed or in a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.” This includes speeding, weaving through traffic, running stop signs and red lights, etc.
  • Passing a vehicle in the same direction when the lane has a line that indicates a sign distance restriction.
If you are convicted of reckless driving in Idaho, you may have to pay a hefty fine and/or serve jail time.
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