Idaho § 49-1805 - REMOVAL OF roadside ABANDONED VEHICLES
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-1805 — REMOVAL OF roadside ABANDONED VEHICLES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-1805. REMOVAL OF roadside ABANDONED VEHICLES
(1) Upon discovery of an abandoned vehicle other than under extraordinary circumstances, an authorized officer shall attach on the vehicle, in plain view, a notice that the vehicle will be towed away after forty-eight (48) hours. The notice shall contain:
(a) The name of the officer who prepared the notice;
(b) The name of the agency employing the officer;
(c) The time and date of attaching the notice;
(d) The time and date after which the vehicle will be removed; and
(e) The telephone number and address of the agency where further information can be obtained.
(2) A reasonable attempt shall be made to notify the owner of any vehicle that has current license plates and registration as shown on the records of the department prior to the expiration of the forty-eight (48) hour notice period. Such notice shall include the location of the vehicle and the time and date of intent to remove the vehicle. The inability of an officer to notify the owner shall not preclude the removal of the vehicle at the expiration of the forty-eight (48) hour period provided for in this section.
[49-1805, added 2025, ch. 218, sec. 2, p. 1028.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-1805
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-1805 cover?
Section 49-1805 ("REMOVAL OF roadside ABANDONED VEHICLES") 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 § 49-1805?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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