Idaho § 49-1230 - Proof of compliance
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-1230 — Proof of compliance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-1230. Proof of compliance
Before any applicant required to register his motor vehicle may do so the applicant shall certify the existence of automobile liability insurance covering the motor vehicle on a form prescribed by the department. The department may immediately cancel the registration card and license plates of the vehicle upon notification that the insurance certification was not correctly represented.
An owner of a motor vehicle who ceases to maintain the insurance required in accordance with this chapter shall immediately surrender the registration card and license plates for the vehicle to the department and may not operate or permit operation of the vehicle in Idaho until insurance has again been furnished as required in accordance with this chapter and the vehicle is again registered and licensed.
[49-1230, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 318, p. 738.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-1230
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-1230 cover?
Section 49-1230 ("Proof of compliance") 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.
How do I cite Idaho § 49-1230?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 49-1230" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 49-1230 apply to my situation?
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