Idaho State Seat Belt Law

The actual Idaho code, 49-673, can be accessed by clicking on the link.

Idaho law requires everyone in a vehicle to wear safety restraints. Other provisions under the law include:

• Adult violators, 18 and older, are subject to a $10 citation.
• An adult driver is ticketed for passengers younger than 18 who are not properly restrained.
• If the driver is younger than 18 and the driver or any occupant younger than 18 fails to wear a seat belt, court costs are added to the fine. The $10 fine and court costs total $51.50.
• A law enforcement officer can issue a citation solely for a safety restraint violation, but there must be another violation leading to the traffic stop.