Idaho § 49-218 - Designation of authorized emergency vehicles
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-218 — Designation of authorized emergency vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-218. Designation of authorized emergency vehicles
The director of the Idaho state police shall designate any particular vehicle as an authorized emergency vehicle upon a finding that designation of that vehicle is necessary to the preservation of life or property, or to the execution of emergency governmental functions.
Any person who operates a motor vehicle in a manner which would lead one to reasonably believe it was an emergency vehicle without prior approval of the director of the Idaho state police, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300) and may be incarcerated for not more than thirty (30) days in jail for each occurrence.
[49-218, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 16, p. 582; am. 2000, ch. 469, sec. 113, p. 1576.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-218
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-218 cover?
Section 49-218 ("Designation of authorized emergency 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 § 49-218?
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