Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

(1) Every
motor vehicle owned by or under control and custody of the state of Idaho,
except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, or in section
49-2427, Idaho Code, shall be indelibly and conspicuously lettered on each
side, in plain letters not less than one and one-half (1 1/2) inches high,
with the words "State of Idaho" or "Idaho" with the name of the proper
department, as defined in section 67-2402, Idaho Code, in each case inserted
following either of these words. The words shall be kept clear, distinct and
visible at all times. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable
to any motor vehicle in the personal service of the governor, except that upon
the front doors of any motor vehicle in his personal service there shall be
placed the Great Seal of the state of Idaho.
(2) Motor vehicles under the custody and control of the director of the
Idaho state police and used for confidential investigative purposes when
necessary to enforce the laws of this state or motor vehicles under the
custody and control of the director of the department of health and welfare
and used for official state business need not be marked as provided in
subsection (1) of this section. Any other department, agency, or entity of the
state shall apply in writing to the director for permission to use one (1) or
more unmarked vehicles for confidential investigative purposes. Permission
shall be granted only in writing and upon a finding of good cause.
(3) Motor vehicles under the custody and control of the director of the
Idaho department of juvenile corrections, when used for official state
business and to enforce laws of the juvenile corrections system, including
investigation of juveniles under its purview, need not be marked as provided
in subsection (1) of this section.

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