Idaho § 49-2431 - Ridesharing exempt from motor carrier laws
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-2431 — Ridesharing exempt from motor carrier laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-2431. Ridesharing exempt from motor carrier laws
The following laws and regulations shall not apply to any ridesharing arrangement using a motor vehicle with a seating capacity for not more than fifteen (15) persons, including the driver:
(1) Title 49 , Idaho Code, pertaining to the regulation of motor carriers of any kind or description;
(2) Laws and regulations containing insurance requirements that are specifically applicable to motor carriers or commercial vehicles;
(3) Laws imposing a greater standard of care on motor carriers or commercial vehicles than that imposed on other drivers or owners of motor vehicles;
(4) Laws and regulations with equipment requirements and special accident reporting requirements that are specifically applicable to motor carriers or commercial vehicles; and
(5) Laws imposing a tax on fuel purchased in another state by a motor carrier or highway use fees on commercial buses.
[49-2431, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 488, p. 828; am. 1999, ch. 383, sec. 11, p. 1067.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-2431
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-2431 cover?
Section 49-2431 ("Ridesharing exempt from motor carrier laws") 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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