Tips From an Idaho Attorney On How to Act When a Cop Stops You

The Dos & Don'ts of Idaho Traffic Stops

BOISE, Idaho. For many, getting pulled over by law enforcement can be an uncomfortable experience. And whether or not someone knows why they're being pulled over can add to or reduce their anxiety in the situation. Because knowing better leads to doing better, we're exploring the dos and don'ts of getting pulled over in Idaho.

Idaho Criminal Defense Attorney William Young says his clients frequently ask the same three questions regarding traffic stops.

"Can I refuse to answer every question?"
"What do I say if I'm pulled over after a drink or two, but I'm not under the influence?"
"Don't I have a better chance of being let go if I'm really honest?"

You don't have to pass the Idaho State Bar Exam to know those are three reasonable questions and curiosities. While Young agrees, the attorney says it's the manner in which most Idahoans will answer them that becomes the issue.

The following gallery will assist Idahoans in identifying what is and isn't considered appropriate behavior when stopped by local law enforcement.

✅ Here's How To Behave When Idaho Police Stop You

BOISE, Idaho. For many, getting pulled over by law enforcement can be an uncomfortable experience. Because knowing better leads to doing better, we're exploring the dos and don'ts of getting pulled over in Idaho.

Scroll on for advice on the do's and don'ts of Idaho traffic stops from an Idaho Criminal Defense Attorney! For more information, click the pic!

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If you're new to Idaho, welcome!

Before you buckle up and hit the road, make sure you're aware of the Gem State's strangest road rules! From school bus concerns to how to handle horses in traffic, scroll for a list of helpful things to know behind the wheel in Idaho.

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✔️ FYI: 'Big Sky Country' is big on crazy!

Surprised? So were we. After all, who expects a state with famously conservative politics and traditional values to have such colorful, crazy-@$$ laws?

PS, it bears repeating that Idaho loves Montana! The Gem State's neighbors to the southwest mirror our own penchant for bizarre laws and quirky customs!

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