Reasons for Suspension of Driving Privileges
Judges and the Idaho Transportation Department are authorized under state statute to suspend, disqualify, deny, cancel, refuse, or revoke the license of drivers convicted of breaking certain laws, no matter what the driver's point-system count. Those violations include:
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. 18-8004
Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony. 49-325(1)(b)
Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death. 49-1301
Leaving the scene of an accident in which you were involved, when the accident caused property damage. 49-1301
Making false statements, oral or written, to the Transportation Department while under oath. 18-5413
Reckless driving. 49-1401
Conviction or action in another state for an offense that, if committed in Idaho, would be grounds for suspension. 49-326
Driving with a suspended license (driving without privileges). 18-8001
Failing to pay a judgment for damages in an accident. 49-1204
Administrative license suspension (effective 1-1-98, suspension for failing a breath, blood, or urine test when tested for DUI).18-8002A
Refusal to Submit to an evidentiary test for DUI. 18-8002
Failing to pay a fine for conviction on an "infraction" charge. (Infractions are a step below misdemeanors and include such minor violations as seat belt tickets.) 49-1505
Fleeing from or eluding a peace officer. 49-1404
Unlawful use of a driver's license or identification card. 49-331, 49-2446
Failure to carry motor vehicle insurance. 49-1232, 49-1229, 49-1428
Alcohol-age violation (possession, use, or procurement). 18-1502
Violation of restriction. 49-317
Possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia.18-1502(c), 37-2734(A)
School districts may order the Idaho Transportation Department to suspend the driver's license and privileges of a minor who fails to attend school or does not comply with school requirements. 49-303A
Any court or the Department of Health and Welfare may order the Idaho Transportation Department to suspend the driver license and privileges of any person who fails to pay child support, fails to comply with visitation rights, or fails to comply with a subpoena for a paternity suit or child support proceeding. 7-1412