What is a clean driving record in Idaho?

You can check your driving record in Idaho by going to the Transportation Department website and requesting a copy of your driving record. It costs $9.50 to purchase a copy of your Idaho driving record online, and you will need to provide your full name, date of birth, driver's license number and document discriminator number.... read full answer

Some states like Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio allow residents to check their driving record for free.

How to Check Your Driving Record in Idaho

1. Go to the Transportation Department website.
2. Provide your personal information.
3. Pay any applicable fees.

Driving records are important for insurance purposes because car insurance companies charge higher premiums for customers with a history of violations or accidents. For instance, a single speeding ticket increases premiums by an average 18% in Idaho. Checking your driving record can help you verify that the information is correct.

It’s also a good idea to see when a violation occurred, because insurance companies generally look at the past three to five years of your driving record. Once insurance companies stop taking the violation into account, you should compare quotes again to be sure you’re still getting the best rate on the coverage you need.

For more information, check out WalletHub’s guides to driving record checks and driver’s license points.

Idaho driver’s license points work as part of a system that identifies and takes action against high-risk drivers by assigning a specific number of points for different types of traffic violations. In Idaho, drivers accumulate one point for minor violations like obstructing traffic. For major violations, like speeding 16 or more miles per hour over limit, drivers will get four points.... read full answer

Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Idaho

Other Key Things to Know About Points in Idaho

If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in Idaho.

Driver’s license points in Idaho expire after 36 months. However, until they expire, you may still see higher insurance premiums, especially for major violations like DUI’s and reckless driving. Knowing when your points expire will help you understand when you may see a drop in your premiums or when it may be a good time to shop for new insurance.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to points on driver’s licenses.

Yes, taking a defensive driving course can remove points from your driving record in Idaho. By completing an Idaho DMV-approved defensive driving course, you can remove up to 3 points from your driving record, and you may be eligible for a discount on your insurance, too.

Taking a Defensive Driving Course to Remove Points in Idaho... read full answer

• The course may be referred to as defensive driving course, but it is essentially the same thing as a defensive driving course: a class that teaches you how to be a safe and responsible driver.
• You can only take a defensive driving class to remove points from your record once every 3 years.
• Defensive driving courses in Idaho cost anywhere from $15 -$90.
• Idaho defensive driving courses are available to take either in person or online.
• Your insurer may offer a discount for taking a defensive driving course.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guides to driver’s license points and defensive driving courses.