Idaho · Idaho Statutes — Title 49, Motor Vehicles
Idaho Code (Motor Vehicles) § 49-1407: When peace officer has option to take person before a magistrate
What this law says, in plain English
This statute governs when a peace officer may take a person before a magistrate for misdemeanor traffic violations, rather than issuing a citation. It applies when identity cannot be verified, the person may disregard a court appearance promise, or when violations involve vehicle inspection or weight requirements.
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