RECKLESS DRIVING – Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding reckless driving.
Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 178 Effective: 07/01/2026
Summary
The bill updates Idaho’s reckless‑driving statute to make driving more than 20 mph over the posted limit in an active school zone with visible children or a construction zone with visible workers a reckless‑driving offense. First‑time offenders face up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine, while repeat offenders within five years can receive up to one year in jail or a $2,000 fine and a license suspension. It also clarifies that inattentive driving is a lesser misdemeanor.
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