Idaho § 49-427 - Registration card to be carried
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-427 — Registration card to be carried, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-427. Registration card to be carried
The registration card issued for a vehicle required to be registered by the provisions of this chapter shall, while the vehicle is being operated upon a highway, be in the possession of the driver or carried in the vehicle and be subject to inspection by any peace officer. A person who is issued a registration card electronically shall print the registration card, and such printed copy may be used to satisfy the provisions of this section. For drivers of commercial vehicles registered pursuant to section 49-434 or 49-435 , Idaho Code, an electronic format of the registration card is permitted.
[49-427, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 89, p. 621; am. 2020, ch. 125, sec. 3, p. 386; am. 2026, ch. 237, sec. 2, p. 1027.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-427
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-427 cover?
Section 49-427 ("Registration card to be carried") 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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