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Point Reduction System in Idaho
The point system has been instituted in Idaho driving law as a means of identifying the problem driver (one who continually disobeys the motor vehicle laws).
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Violation  Points
Starting parked Vehicle    2
Limitation on Backing    1
Drivers to Exercise Due Care    3
Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited    2
Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Police Vehicles    3
Drive on Right Side of Roadway-Exceptions    3
Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions    2
Overtaking a Vehicle on Left    3
When Passing on Right is Permitted    2
Limitations on Overtaking on the Left    3
Further Limitations on Driving on Left of Center of Highway    3
One-way Highways    1
Driving on Highways Lanes for Traffic    1
Following Too Closely    3
Vehicle Approaching or Entering Unmarked / Uncontrolled Intersection    3
Vehicle Turning Left    3
Vehicle Entering Highway    3
Required Position and Method of Turning    3
Limitations on Turning Around    3
Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train    4
Compliance with Stopping Requirements at all Railroad Grades    4
Emerging from Alley, Driveway, or Building    3
Basic Rule and Maximum Speed Limits    3-4*
Minimum Speed Regulation    3
Special Speed Limitations    3-4*
Construction Danger Zone Speed Limits    3
Pedestrian's Right-of-Way in Crosswalk    3
Obedience to and Required Traffic Control Devices    3
Traffic Control Signal Legend    3
Flashing Signals    3
Stop Signs    3
Failure to Yield-Signed Intersection    3
Turning Movement and Required Signals    3
Duty to Give Information in Accident involving Damage to a Vehicle    4
Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle    4
Duty upon Striking Fixtures Upon, or Adjacent to, a Highway    4
Inattentive Driving    3
Obedience to Traffic Direction    2
Driving on Divided Highways    1
Restricted Access    1
Overtaking and Passing School Bus    4
Racing on Public Highways    4
Exhibition of Speed    4
Excessive Acceleration    4


* 1 to 15 miles per hour over the speed limit = 3 points.
16 or more miles per hour over the speed limit = 4 points.

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