Suspended – Revoked License in Idaho
Fines and Fees
Suspended license: $500 – $1,500 and up
Insurance
Insurance Increase – $231.66
Total policy increase – $694.98
Ticket Counsel Customers
Suspended license: $0 – $150
SUSPENDED LICENSE INFORMATION FOR IDAHO
(SEE BELOW FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL) INFORMATION)
There is a difference between having your driver’s license suspended and having it revoked.
- A suspension means you cannot drive for a certain period of time, but can get your license back later.
- A revocation of your license means your driver’s license is cancelled, and you will need to submit to an investigation before you can obtain another license.
Insurance companies keep a close watch on license suspensions / revocations. Your insurance premiums may go up drastically, and you may be labeled a “high-risk” customer. Even worse, your insurance company may cancel your policy, leaving you to search for insurance with the “high-risk” driver tag, meaning you’ll have to pay much higher premiums.
It is recommended that you get in touch with a DUI/DWI lawyer as they are experts at handling such incidents and can offer you the best advice. Additionally, you will face Heavy Fines and Reinstatement Fees, and Points on your driver’s license! All this information can be found on our website. You could also contact Ticket Counsel absolutely FREE!!!
REASONS FOR DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS IN IDAHO
There are a variety of reasons why your Idaho driver’s license might be suspended. Some of these are related to specific driving violations, while others may be due to violation of other State laws. The following are some of the most common reasons for an Idaho driver’s license to be suspended or revoked.
- Excessive Moving Violations: The state of Idaho operates on a point system, in which drivers accumulate points on their license for every moving violation they commit. If you accumulate 12 or more points on your current driver record, your license will be suspended. If you accumulate 12 to 17 points in 1-year, your license will be suspended for 30 days. If you accumulate 18 to 23 points in 2 years, your license will be suspended for 90 days. If you accumulate 24 or more points in a 3-year period, your license will be suspended for 6 months.
- Driving Under the Influence: Your Idaho driver’s license will be suspended if you are found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The length of the suspension depends on the severity of the violation and whether it is a first or repeat offense. If you fail to take a blood/alcohol test, your license can be suspended as well.
- Driving with a Suspended License or No License: Driving with a suspended license will lead to an increase in the length of the suspension, and you may also be imprisoned for up to 5 years. The duration of the additional suspension varies depending on the reason for the underlying suspension. Your driver’s license may also be suspended if you do not have your license with you while you are driving.
- Driving without Insurance: All motor vehicles driven in Idaho must be properly insured. Failure to provide proof of valid auto insurance can result in your license being suspended.
- Other Driving-Related Violations: Your Idaho driver’s license may also be suspended if you engage in reckless driving, are found to be at fault in a fatal accident, or if you abandon your vehicle on a public highway. Other reasons include using a vehicle to commit a felony, fleeing the scene of an accident, when the accident caused damage to property, reckless driving, out of state convictions, failure to pay damages when involved in an accident, fleeing from an officer and fleeing from the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death,
- Physical or Psychological Disqualification: The DMV can order a re-examination of any person who may not be fit to drive. An individual’s driving privileges may be suspended if the re-examination finds they are physically or psychologically unable to drive safely.
- Non-Driving Reasons for License Suspension: A variety of non-driving violations or issues can result in your license being suspended. These include: not responding to a Division of Motor Vehicles notice or not appearing in court; failing to pay traffic tickets, fines or surcharges, being found guilty of perjury to the Transportation Department, fraudulent use of a driver’s license or ID card.
- Failure to Pay Child Support: Failure to comply with visitation rights or defaulting on your child support payments will also result in your license being suspended.
- Minors Possessing Alcohol/Drugs: Minors found using, possessing or obtaining drugs/alcohol will have their licenses suspended.
- Expulsion from School: If minors are found to be missing school or not complying with school rules, the school can ask the Department of Transportation to suspend the minor’s license and driving privileges.
ACTIONS TO TAKE IF YOUR IDAHO DRIVER’S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED
Having your Idaho driver’s license suspended is a serious matter and it is essential to adhere to State law in the event that your license is suspended. If you believe your license may be suspended due to one of the reasons listed above it is prudent to speak with a traffic ticket lawyer or a DUI-DWI lawyer. The most important things to be aware of following a license suspension are:
- If your license has not already been taken away from you in court, you must surrender it to the Idaho Transportation Department. You can surrender your license in person at a Driver Licensing Office, or mail it to:
Idaho Transportation Department
3311 W. State Street · P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
- While your license is suspended, you are not permitted to drive. If you are found driving with a suspended license, you may be imprisoned for up to five years, and/or the length of your suspension may be increased.
- After your suspension is over, you will receive a written notice of restoration, with instructions on how to restore your license. Do not drive until you have completed the necessary steps and received a valid, replacement license from the Idaho Department of Transportation.
- You may also apply for a restricted permit that allows you to drive to work, school or to receive medical treatment. You will need to fill up an application form that will assess your eligibility. You will have to provide proof of insurance and also pay all reinstatement fees. The fee is $35. If you have been suspended due to DUI, you will have to apply to the court that convicted you. If you are an Idaho resident and have an out of state conviction, you can apply to the Department of Transportation. If you have a medical condition that requires you to drive, and are found eligible for a permit, you will need to submit a letter from your doctor stating the reasons you need to do so.
CHECK YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE STATUS
Convictions, license suspensions, and revocations will show up on your 3-year and 5-year driving records. You may be able to dismiss traffic tickets and remove points from your driving record by completing an online defensive driving course. Because your driving record can affect your auto insurance rates and even your employment, it’s crucial that you make sure your information is accurate.
OBTAIN A RESTRICTED IDAHO PERMIT
If you need the use of your car to drive to and from work, for medical treatments, or to school, you may qualify for a restricted permit. In order to obtain a restricted permit you must:
- Pay all reinstatement fees.
- Pay a separate $60 fee.
- Provide proof that the permit is necessary:
- If the permit is for work, fill in a work verification form provided by the IDT.
- If the permit is for medical reasons, submit a letter from your doctor.
- Provide proof of ID auto insurance.
A suspension by the department means you must consult the IDT in Boise:
Idaho Transportation Department
3311 West State St.
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
If the court suspends your license, you must apply for this special permit from the same court that convicted you. If you were convicted in an out-of-state court, you may apply through the IDT (use the address above).
NOTE: You cannot operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a restricted permit.
IDAHO SUSPENSION HEARINGS & APPEALS
If you receive a notice of suspension from the DMV, and you wish to challenge the suspension, you may request a hearing in court. An administrative law judge or a DMV representative will hear your case, and determine whether your driver’s license should be suspended or not. Most commonly the Idaho Transportation Department holds hearings regarding suspensions due to refusal to test for blood alcohol concentration and testing over the limit for blood alcohol concentration. In the above cases, you have 7 days from your arrest to request a hearing with the IDT.
In addition, drivers whose license may be suspended due to accumulating excessive points may be eligible to enroll in a Driver Improvement Program. Completing a Driver Improvement Program removes 3 points from the current driving record, and in some cases can enable an individual to avoid having his license suspended. It is also a good idea to seek the advice of a traffic ticket lawyer or a DUI-DWI lawyer, based on the reason for the suspension.
REINSTATE YOUR IDAHO DRIVER’S LICENSE
You will receive a Notice of Restoration from the Idaho Transportation Department after you have completed your suspension period. The notice will include complete instructions regarding how to get your license back. Generally, you will need to:
- Pay a restoration fee – the fee ranges from $15-$285, depending on the reason for your suspension of revocation. Fees can be higher if you have multiple suspensions. The fee can be paid online or in person at a Driver Licensing Office, You can also mail a check or money order payable to:
Idaho Transportation Department
3311 W. State Street · P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
- Apply for a standard license renewal to obtain a new license.
- Provide proof of insurance (SR22).
- Provide proof from the courts that you paid any fines imposed on you.
- If your license was suspended due to reckless driving or DUI, you will need to provide proof of insurance (to cover an accident) for 3 years. For more information on this, call (208) 334-8736.
- If your license was suspended due to lack of insurance, you will need to provide proof of insurance for 1 year. This is applicable for a 1st conviction. For a 2nd conviction within 5 years, you will need to show proof for 3 years.
Note: You cannot pay court fines online, and it can take up to 2 business days to process reinstatement fee payments.
COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL) SUSPENSIONS IN IDAHO
CDL’s are suspended more easily than standard licenses. This is because commercial drivers are held to very high standards. As a CDL holder, you face the disqualification of your commercial driving privileges due to violations in the following categories: Major offenses, Serious offenses, Railroad crossing violations, Out-of-service offenses.
NOTE: You will have to notify your employer within 30 days if you are convicted of any traffic violation (except parking violations), regardless of whether you were driving a commercial vehicle (CMV) at the time. You must also notify them if your license is suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or if your privileges to drive are disqualified.
MAJOR OFFENSES:
Convictions of the following offenses will result in Idaho CDL disqualification, even if you were operating a private passenger vehicle at the time:
- DUI offenses: The legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in a CMV is 0.04%. Refusal to test for BAC (violating implied consent) will result in disqualification.
- Leaving the scene of an accident.
- Negligently operating your CMV and causing a fatality as a result.
- Driving with a disqualified CDL: This can result in major fines and jail time.
- Felony related to the use of a motor vehicle.
- Felony for use of a commercial vehicle for the transportation of controlled substances: This is an automatic lifetime disqualification.
For most of these offenses, your ID CDL will be disqualified for the following terms:
- 1 year upon your 1st violation. (3 years if transporting hazardous materials at the time of the offense.)
- Lifetime disqualification upon your 2nd violation.
SERIOUS VIOLATIONS:
Serious violations committed in a CMV can lead to the suspension of your commercial driving privileges and include:
- Excessive speeding.
- Reckless driving.
- Illegal passing.
- Improper or erratic lane changing.
- Following too closely.
- Violations of traffic laws (other than parking) that lead to a fatality.
- Driving a CMV without having obtained a CDL, without having it on you, or without obtaining the proper endorsements.
You face the following periods of CDL disqualification for serious offenses accumulated within 3 years:
- 60 days upon your 2nd offense.
- 120 days upon your 3rd offense.
RAILROAD-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING OFFENSES:
CDL drivers in Idaho must make sure to cross railroad tracks as safely as possible. Railroad crossing violations include:
- Failure to slow down to ensure that tracks are clear.
- Failure to stop when tracks are not clear.
- Failure to stop before driving onto a crossing.
- Failure to obey a traffic control device or officer.
- Failure to ensure undercarriage clearance when crossing the tracks.
You face the following CDL disqualification penalties for the above violations:
- 1st violation: Minimum of 60 days.
- 2nd violation within 3 years: Minimum of 120 days.
- 3rd violation and any subsequent violations within 3 years: Minimum of 1 year.
OUT-OF-SERVICE OFFENSES:
Violating an out-of-service order will disqualify your Idaho CDL for:
- 90 days upon your 1st conviction.
- 180 days if transporting hazardous materials or driving a bus (vehicle designed to hold 16 passengers or more).
- 1 year upon your 2nd conviction.
- 3 years of transporting hazardous materials or driving a bus.
- 3 years for any subsequent offenses.
CHECK YOUR COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE STATUS
Because you absolutely must have a valid Idaho CDL if you drive a commercial vehicle for a living, it is always a good idea to keep up with your license status. You can do so by ordering and checking your Idaho driving record. Your driving record is a history that includes your license status, traffic violations, accidents, and more. You may be able to dismiss traffic tickets and remove points from your driving record by completing an online defensive driving course. Because your driving record can affect your auto insurance rates and even your employment, it’s crucial that you make sure your information is accurate.
IDAHO CDL SUSPENSION HEARINGS & APPEALS
You may be eligible for a hearing if your Idaho commercial driver’s license is disqualified due to:
- Refusal to test for blood alcohol concentration.
- Testing over the limit for blood alcohol concentration.
In the above cases, you have 7 days from your arrest to request a hearing with the IDT. For questions, contact the IDT via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (208) 334-8736.
REINSTATE YOUR IDAHO COMMERCIAL LICENSE
Once your suspension term has passed you can reinstate your Idaho CDL with the Department of Transportation. To reinstate your license, you may need to:
- Pay a reinstatement fee.
- Provide proof from the courts that you paid any fines imposed on you.
- Fulfill any other requirements imposed by the court.
- Reapply for a new ID CDL.
For more information about CDL reinstatement in Idaho, contact the IDT at (208) 334-8736.
FEES FOR SUSPENDED CDLS IN IDAHO
As part of your commercial license reinstatement requirements, you may have to pay a reinstatement fee. Fees are separate from court fines and penalties. For more information about CDL reinstatement fees, contact the IDT at (208) 334-8736.