Filming on Idaho Highways Permission to film on Idaho highways must be secured from the Idaho Department of Transportation. In cases where intermittent control is desired, a traffic control plan must be submitted by a certified flagging company to the district engineer. Either a trip permit or vehicle registration is required for all commercial trucks entering Idaho. Stop Shop Division of the Idaho Department of Transportation. Each permit is for a 96-hour period and multiples can be purchased at one time.
Fees vary depending on the size and weight of the truck.
It may be more cost effective to license vehicles in Idaho for productions in the state longer than one week. Registration fees vary based on the vehicle gross weight and are pro-rated according to the month purchased. Filming on Public Lands Permits are required to film on land administered by the U. S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. Fees vary according to the number of people involved in the production. Some areas may require an environmental review.