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Like other states, Idaho has its own set of motorcycle laws, which can be found in the Motorcycle Rider’s Handbook. This handbook keeps riders up to date on the latest laws and safety measures surrounding motorcycle use.
Even if motorcyclists are as safe as possible, they can still be in crashes and suffer injuries due to negligent drivers. If this happens to you, speak with a Meridian motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible.
There are far more than three motorcycle accident laws in Idaho, but we have shared three of the most important that carry steep consequences if violated below.
According to section 49-666 of the Idaho legislature, those under age 18 are not permitted to use or ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet that meets the state’s protective safety standards. This helmet rule applies to those who want to operate or ride a motorbike, all-terrain, or utility-type vehicle.
There is an exception to this law. If an individual is operating or driving a motorcycle on private property or as an implement of agricultural work, they are not required to wear a helmet. In all other instances, it is illegal not to wear a DOT-approved helmet when operating a motorcycle.
Interestingly, Idaho has no specific consequences for driving without a helmet, but this does not mean there are no repercussions. That’s why if you have been found to be driving without a helmet, you need to speak with an attorney, as they can help you determine your next steps.
One of the laws of the road in Idaho is to come to a complete stop at a traffic light to give way to other drivers before continuing, and this law applies to motorcyclists, too. However, there are instances where a traffic light does not detect a motorcyclist even after a full cycle.
In these instances, a rider needs to pass through the intersection carefully, as not following this law is an offense. Unfortunately, even if you believe the traffic signal was not working correctly, you won’t be able to use this excuse as an offense for breaking the red light law.
Those who don’t heed the red light law could face a $90 and a possible conviction. In addition, if convicted of running a stop sign or red light, your driving record will receive points that could result in a suspended license. Moreover, in rare instances, a motorcyclist could be charged with reckless driving if a lawyer can prove that they drove carelessly through a red light or stop street and endangered other road users.
Lane splitting is the practice of weaving one’s motorcycle between lanes of traffic that are either driving slowly or have stopped. Unlike other states, it is illegal in Idaho to practice lane splitting with a motorcycle. No matter where you drive in Idaho, this law applies because of how dangerous the practice is and how often it results in injuries. The consequences vary, but lane splitting can involve reckless or negligent driving charges.
Unfortunately, motorcycle accident laws in Boise, ID, can be tricky to navigate if you have been presumed to have broken any of them, especially in Idaho. That’s why speaking with a Boise motorcycle accident attorney at Andrew Injury Law is in your best interests.
Our lawyers have experience helping motorcyclists who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. You can contact our team here or visit us in person to arrange a consultation.
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