Now The Idaho State Police Are Really Pulling You Over For This?

This is the first time I've heard of something like this anywhere. Still, I saw something about the Idaho Highway Patrol's latest pull-over tactic. They're stopping drivers for not blinking their turn signals enough times when changing lanes. This quirky enforcement strategy was highlighted by a Reddit user, whose story sparked a lively discussion among locals and out-of-staters, but it's something you have to take with a grain of salt.

The user recounted being pulled over a few months back for this reason, and it turns out they're not alone. Several others chimed in, sharing similar stories of being stopped for what seemed like a minor infraction. The consensus? It feels like a petty excuse to pull someone over, especially when it's hard to gauge how many times a blinker flashes as you round a corner. One commenter humorously suggested that maybe the officers are just bored!

This tactic has left many Idahoans scratching their heads, wondering if it's just another way for the "boys in blue" to flex their authority. While a few folks noted that technically, it might be the law, it seems a bit picky, doesn't it? After reading the top two comments, it makes a little more sense why they might actually pull people over.

So, next time you're out and about, keep an eye on that blinker—apparently, it matters more than we thought! And hey, maybe double-checking your blinker count will save you from a ticket and give you a good chuckle at the same time.

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byu/Ok_Hunter9306 inIdaho

I did find this on legislature.idaho.gov, which states:

 A signal of intention to turn or move right or left when required shall be given continuously to warn other traffic. On controlled-access highways and before turning from a parked position, the signal shall be given continuously for not less than five (5) seconds and, in all other instances, for not less than the last one hundred (100) feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.