Idaho § 49-238 - Charging violations and rule in civil actions
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-238 — Charging violations and rule in civil actions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-238. Charging violations and rule in civil actions
(1) In every charge of violation of any speed regulation in this title, the complaint or citation shall specify the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have been driving and the speed limit applicable within the district or at the location.
(2) The provision of this title declaring maximum speed limitations shall not be construed to relieve the plaintiff in any civil action from the burden of proving negligence on the part of the defendant as the proximate cause of an accident.
(3) Upon the trial of any person charged with a violation of speed limitations, proof of determination of the maximum speed by the local jurisdictions and the existence of appropriate signs shall constitute conclusive evidence of the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to a bridge or structure.
[49-238, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 30, p. 587.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-238
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-238 cover?
Section 49-238 ("Charging violations and rule in civil actions") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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