TITLE 49

MOTOR VEHICLES

CHAPTER 3

MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER’S LICENSES

49-317.  Restricted driver’s licenses. (1) The department, upon issuing a driver’s license, shall have authority whenever good cause appears to impose restrictions suitable to the licensee’s driving ability with respect to:

(a)   The type of or special mechanical control devices required or not permitted on a motor vehicle which the licensee may operate;

(b)  Medical variances as determined by the federal motor carrier safety administration; or

(c)  Other restrictions applicable to the licensee as the department may determine to be appropriate to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee.

(2)  The department may either issue a special restricted driver’s license or may set forth restrictions upon the usual driver’s license form.

(3)  The department shall, upon receiving satisfactory evidence of any violation of the restrictions of a driver’s license, suspend the driver’s license or privileges for a period of thirty (30) days but the licensee shall be entitled to a hearing as provided in section 49-326, Idaho Code.

History:

[49-317, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 51, p. 597, am. 1989, ch. 88, sec. 29, p. 179; am. 1992, ch. 115, sec. 13, p. 365; am. 2011, ch. 60, sec. 4, p. 133.]