Frequently Asked Questions

Idaho residents are not able to conduct online police record checks at this time. However, a certified police record checkcan be received by printing and completing an Idaho Driver’s License Record Request form. Fees for certified copies of your police record are $21 ($7 for the police record and $14 for the certification). Additionally, you can check police records online for a fee of $9.56, though the copy will not be certified. Fees may vary.

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Depending on the county and office that has issued the traffic ticket, you may have to attend traffic school. Whether you will have to attend defensive driving classes or other types of traffic courses depends on the violation itself. DMV traffic schools are regulated by the state, with many options for satisfying the requirement including online traffic school. Defensive driving school is also an option for drivers who would like to reduce the amount of points on their driving record. Contact the county clerk where your ticket was issued to find out more about traffic school registration.

For more information: Idaho Online Traffic School and Defensive Driving Courses

Idaho residents looking to pay traffic tickets they have received can do so by checking the actual traffic fines documentation. The document will state the location where you received your traffic ticket fines. It will also tell you the traffic ticket price and which court is handling the fine. Depending on the county location, you will have the option of paying traffic tickets in person, by mail or online. Contact information for the county court clerk will be listed on the ticket as well.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Idaho

Under Idaho non-disclosure laws, driving records are only available for the individual the record pertains to and other organizations authorized to check driving records under certain circumstances (i.e. criminal background check). If you believe your driving record has been accessed illegally, you should notify the Idaho DMV. The DMV can be contacted by email at:

driverrecords@itd.idaho.gov

You can also contact the Idaho DMV Driver Services section by phone at 208-334-8736, or visit a local Idaho drivers license center.

For more information: Your Idaho Driving Record

Idaho drivers who would like to check driving records can do so either online or by mail. To check your driving record by mail, print and complete the Idaho Driver’s License Record Request form and mail it along with the associated drivers record fees (check or money order only) to the following address:

Driver Services

Idaho Transportation Department

PO Box 34

Boise ID 83731-0034

Residents checking driving records online should visit the Idaho Transportation Department s online driving record page. Complete the online form and pay the online driving record fee of $9.56 to receive an electronic copy. Fees may vary.

For more information: Your Idaho Driving Record

The potential to have a traffic ticket dismissed in Idaho exists, but is not guaranteed. To attempt to have a dismissal, you should not pay traffic fines. Instead, elect to have a court date set to argue your case against the traffic ticket fines. In certain situations, drivers can prove that they have corrected the action that got them the ticket in the first place, resulting in a dismissal. Drivers can also elect to hire traffic fines lawyers who will argue their case for them with varying results.

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Idaho residents wondering how to check driving records for other people can do so under certain circumstances. Under Idaho law, personal information such as a drivers record can only be issued in certain cases, such as:

• For Government background check
• For Driver or vehicle safety checks
• Legitimate businesses checking background of client, employee or other associate
• To check background for court purposes in civil, criminal, administrative or arbitral court proceedings
• Legitimate research activities requiring researcher to lookup backgrounds of certain individuals
• Insurance companies conducting background investigations for claims

To receive a certified background check, print and complete the Idaho Driver’s License Record Request form and mail it with the associated fees. Otherwise, you may also conduct an online background check using the online driving record page.

For more information: Your Idaho Driving Record

Drivers in Idaho who are stopped for a possible DUI or DWI citation and refuse to submit to a BAC test will automatically receive drivers license suspensions. For a first offense, you will receive a mandatory one year suspended drivers license. For two or more offenses, the suspension period is two years. Additionally, you will be charged $250 in fines. Depending on the decision of the court that handles your case, you may be allowed to drive with a restricted license as long as an IID is installed on your vehicle.

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Idaho residents who have excessive points on their drivers license can face suspensions if they accumulate enough in a short period of time. To reduce the amount of points on your license, you can elect to take traffic classes sanctioned by the Idaho DMV. The DMV allows drivers to take traffic school and defensive driving courses once every three years to reduce the amount of points on their driving record by three points.

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Idaho s driver violation point system assesses a driver s violations and includes demerit points to your driving record based on the type of violation. Point assessments for violations range from one to four points. Drivers who accrue 12 to 17 points on their DMV driving records within a single year will face a 30-day drivers license suspension. Drivers who accrue 18 to 23 points within two years will face a 90-day drivers license suspension. Drivers who accrue 24 or more points within three years face a six-month drivers license suspension.

For more information: Your Idaho Driving Record

Idaho residents who have accumulated violation points on their driving record can elect to take a Defensive Driving Course (DDC) to reduce their point total by three points. DDCs can only be taken to reduce points on their driving record once every three years.

Additionally, drivers may have the option of taking a Traffic Safety Education Course (TSC). TSCs are offered at the discretion of law enforcement officers at the time of the traffic violation. The driver must accept the course at the time of the violation, and completion of the course will remove points associated with the violation that caused the traffic stop.

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Idaho residents who have lost their traffic tickets should first remember which county they received the ticket in. Once you have determined the county where you received the ticket, visit the county website to retrieve the court s contact information. From there, contact the court and ask the county clerk to look up the information for you. Many county websites will also give drivers information, such as the cost of traffic tickets online. Some even give drivers the option to pay speeding tickets online too.

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Drivers in Idaho found by law enforcement officials to be either driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will receive a suspended driving license. Depending on whether or not a DWI or DUI citation was the driver s first, second or third offense, the length of their drivers license suspensions varies. A first offense DWI or DUI ticket will result in a 90- to 180-day suspended drivers license. A second DUI or DWI ticket within 10 years will result in a minimum of one year revoked drivers license. Three or more DWI or DUI citations within 10 years will result in as long as five years before you can reinstate suspended drivers license. You will have to pay a range of fees as well before your license can be reinstated.

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Idaho residents looking to check driving records can request a police record check online or by printing, completing and mailing an Idaho Driver’s License Record Request form. There are two types of driving records you can request: certified or non-certified. Online police records are non-certified, while mailed police record requests can be certified for an additional $14 fee (fees may vary).

For more information: Your Idaho Driving Record

DUI convictions in Idaho come with a wide range of penalties including fines, jail time and drivers license suspensions. The list of penalties for being convicted of DUIs is as follows:

• First DUI conviction:
  • Misdemeanor
  • Up to six months jail time
  • Up to $1,000 in fines
  • Drivers license suspension for 90 to 180 days
• Second DUI conviction (within 10 years) or first offense over 0.20 percent:
  • Misdemeanor
  • Up to one year jail time; 10 days mandatory
  • One year mandatory license suspension
  • IID installation required
• Third DUI conviction (within 10 years) or second offense over 0.20 percent (within five years):
  • Felony
  • Up to five years jail time; 30 days mandatory
  • Up to five years license suspension; one year mandatory
  • IID installation required

If an injury is caused during an incident that results in you being convicted of DWI or DUIs, you will be assessed an Aggravated DUI conviction with harsher fines and penalties.

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Certain traffic violations, including speeding and other moving violations, are automatically reported to the Idaho Department of Transportation’s Driver Services Division and Idaho in turn, routinely provides information concerning traffic ticket convictions to other states.

If you get a traffic ticket in another state, it will be treated as if it were received in your home state. Therefore, failure to pay an out-of-state traffic citation in the state of Idaho may result in points being added to your driving record or even a suspended driving license. Keep in mind that not all traffic violations result in points being added to your driving record and that different violations are assigned different point values.

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Drivers in Idaho who have a commercial drivers license face stiffer penalties for traffic ticket fines. The following types of infractions can result in a suspended drivers license for CDL holders:

• Major traffic violations
• Railroad crossing violations
• Violations causing CDL license to be put out-of-service (i.e. DUI, DWI, leaving scene of accident, etc.)

Additionally, CDL holders are required to report traffic fines to their employer.

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Idaho drivers checking driving records through the DMV can do so either by mail or online. Online driving record checks contain the same information as mail driving record checks, though only mailed requests to check driving records can be certified. Information on DMV driving records includes:

• License Suspensions
• License Restorations
• All driver s license data
• Demerit points assessed

For more information: Your Idaho Driving Record

Idaho s legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is 0.08 percent for adults over 21 and 0.02 percent for drivers under 21. Drivers found to be driving over the limit will be issued a DWI ticket, resulting in a drivers license suspension, possible jail time and fines between $1,000 and $5,000. Additionally, drivers found with a BAC of 0.20 percent or higher will be assessed higher fines and penalties.

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The cost of receiving DUI citations in Idaho varies depending on the number of DUI offenses you have on your driving record. Drivers found to be driving over the legal limit of 0.08 percent BAC for the first time will pay fees of up to $1,000, while drivers with a first offense BAC over 0.20 percent will face fines up to $2,000. Drivers with a second offense over the legal limit will pay up to $2,000 in fines. If on a second offense (within five years) your BAC is above 0.20 percent, your fees will be up to $5,000. If you are convicted for a third time of driving under the influencewithin 10 years, your fees will be up to $5,000 and include mandatory jail time.

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To find out how much is traffic tickets in Idaho, check the documentation handed to you at the time of the violation. The traffic ticket price will be listed on the ticket. The cost of traffic tickets are also available on certain county websites when you enter your drivers license or license plate number into the system. Some sites even allow you to pay traffic tickets online.

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Idaho

The fee for checking police records with the Idaho DMV varies depending on the type of driving record you are requesting. To simply look up police records, residents can complete the online driving record page and pay a fee of $9.56. To request a DMV driving record by mail, print and complete the Idaho Driver’s License Record Request form and pay the $7 fee. For a certified driving record, the fee is $14 in addition to the initial $7 drivers record fee. You can also check your driving record and receive copies of all your filed documents (i.e. suspensions, citations, etc.) for $14 through the mail. Fees may vary.

For more information: Your Idaho Driving Record

Driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated in Idaho results in harsher penalties when you possess a commercial driver s license than when you have a regular license. A CDL driver who is stopped and has a BAC of less than 0.04 percent but detectable alcohol in their blood will be put out-of-service for 24 hours. Commercial drivers found to have a BAC over 0.04 percent will be assessed a mandatory one year license suspension for a first offense (three years if they were transporting hazardous materials). Commercial drivers assessed a DUI ticket for a second offense will lose their CDL for life.

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Drivers under 21 are assessed stiffer penalties for DWI and DUI citations in Idaho. Drivers found to be driving above the legal BAC limit will receive a one year driver license suspension and up to $1,000 in fines for a first offense. If you are under 18, you will lose your license privileges until you are 21. Second and subsequent DUI and DWI offenses face more penalties, including higher fines, longer suspensions and potential jail time.

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Drivers in Idaho convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) who would like to initiate a suspended drivers license reinstatement must wait for their suspension period to end. You will also have to pay fees ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on how many DWI or DUI tickets you have received in the past. Once you have waited the required period, print and complete a Drivers License Reinstatement Application. From there you can either bring the completed application and associated fees in to a local Idaho drivers license center or mail it to the following address:

Driver Services

PO Box 34

Boise ID 83731-0034

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Residents of Idaho convicted of DUI or DWI may be allowed to obtain a restricted license after a period of drivers license suspension. In this event, drivers will most likely be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on their vehicle to prevent them from driving under the influence. The Idaho DMV has a list of approved IID manufacturers on the DMV website. While the IID manufacturers are located outside of Idaho, they do have installation centers in various Idaho locations.

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Depending on the Idaho county that you received your traffic ticket fine in, you will have the option to pay traffic tickets online, in person or by mail. If you have lost the ticket, visit the county clerk website for the county you received the ticket in. Many counties also have options on their websites to view traffic ticket fines online, schedule court dates and make payments.

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Idaho resident checking police records in their name with the DMV should peruse the document thoroughly to make sure it is accurate. If there are any discrepancies (i.e. information that shouldn t be there, or information that should be there that isn t), contact the DMV and inform officials of the mistake.

For more information: Your Idaho Driving Record

Unfortunately for Idaho residents, if you get a traffic ticket in another state, the DMV will count that ticket on your driving record. Certain traffic offenses, including speeding and other moving violations, are automatically reported to the Idaho Department of Transportation’s Driver Services Division and Idaho in turn, routinely provides information concerning traffic ticket convictions to other states. As a result, the ID DMV will put points on your drivers record for traffic convictions you receive in other states. Keep in mind that not all traffic violations result in points being added to your driving record and that different violations are assigned different point values.

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In Idaho, most violations that require you to pay traffic fines also come with points added to your driving record. A few common violations with associated points are as follows:

• Failing to stop at railroad crossing: 4 points
• Exceeding maximum speed limits:

o One to 15 miles over: 3 points

o 16 or more miles over: 4 points

• Commercial Vehicle failing to slow down at railroad crossing: 4 points
• Driving below minimum speed: 3 points
• Violating special speed limits:

o One to 15 miles over: 3 points

o 16 or more miles over: 4 points

• Exceeding work zone speed limit: 3 points
• Exceeding school zone speed limit: 3 points
• Failing to yield pedestrian s right-of-way in crosswalk: 3 points
• Obedience to and required traffic control devices: 3 points
• Failing to follow Stop sign: 3 points
• Failure to yield at signed intersections: 3 points
• Failing to stop for accident involving damage to a vehicle: 4 points

To learn more about how to pay traffic tickets, consult the county clerk in the area the traffic fines were received.

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While alcohol awareness programs are not a specific requirement for DUI or DWI citations in Idaho, you may be obligated to take one. Depending on the court and county where you receive your DUI or DWI ticket, the judge may make taking an alcohol awareness training program part of your suspension requirements. Alcohol and drug awareness programs can be found at various locations around the state. To find an alcohol awareness program in your area, contact a local Idaho drivers license center.

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