Transportation (Traffic Safety)

This Idaho bill amends reckless driving laws to clarify specific dangerous driving scenarios: it adds penalties for exceeding speed limits by 20+ mph in school/construction zones and for passing when sight distance is restricted. It also creates "inattentive driving" as a separate, lesser offense (max $300 fine or 90 days jail) for less severe cases, while maintaining stricter penalties for true reckless driving (up to $2,000 fine or 1 year jail for repeat offenses within 5 years). The bill directly affects drivers who commit these specific violations, particularly repeat offenders. The changes aim to better categorize driving behaviors and adjust penalties accordingly, with the law taking effect July 1, 2026.