Idaho · Idaho Statutes — Title 18, Crimes and Punishments

Idaho Code (Crimes) § 18-4617: Stealing rides on trains

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to ride or attempt to ride on a train, locomotive, or railroad car without authorization, or to climb onto or attach oneself to moving trains. This does not apply to railroad employees or authorized persons.

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