ID H0791

Beginning January 1, 2027, the Idaho Department of Transportation must suspend driver's licenses, permits, and operating privileges for drivers who are 30 days or more delinquent in paying traffic infraction penalties, upon notification from any state court.

Courts may establish payment plans instead of reporting nonpayment, and must not report drivers who have "complete and continuing financial inability to pay" the penalty.

Suspensions do not apply to citations issued to pedestrians, bicyclists, or for parking violations; drivers may appeal suspensions to district court and may receive temporary restricted permits for employment travel.

Licenses suspended under this section cannot be reinstated until the infraction penalty is paid to the court, along with required reinstatement fees and proper application.

Beginning July 1, 2026, courts must provide delinquent payment information to the department, which will send warning notices to affected drivers before enforcement begins January 1, 2027; the bill includes an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage.