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Under the Idaho driving law point system, the department may take the following actions against you:
Idaho Point Reduction

 

The following schedule is used to determine the length of a suspension period


* 12 to 17 (in any 12 months) - 30-Day Suspension
* 18 to 23 (in any 24 months) - 90-Day Suspension
* 24 or more (in any 36 months) - 6-Month Suspension

Those violations of Idaho traffic laws include:

  • Driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
  • Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony.
  • Leaving the scene of an accident in which you were involved, when the accident caused property damage.
  • Making false statements, oral or written, to the Transportation Department while under oath.
  • Reckless driving.
  • Conviction or action in another state for an offense that, if committed in Idaho, would be grounds for suspension.
  • Driving with a suspended license (driving without privileges).
  • Failing to pay a judgment for damages in an accident.
  • Administrative license suspension for failing a breath, blood, or urine test when tested for DUI.
  • Refusal to Submit to an evidentiary test for DUI.

Other Reasons for Suspension

 
Judges and the Idaho Transportation Department are authorized under state statute and Idaho driving law to suspend, disqualify, deny, cancel, refuse, or revoke the license of drivers convicted of breaking certain Idaho traffic laws, no matter what the driver's point-system count.

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