Driving a vehicle in Idaho without the protection of either insurance or an indemnity bond is considered a violation of Idaho’s motor vehicle financial responsibility law. Violations of this law can have several requirements, including:
A $75 fine for the first violation
A fine of as much as $1000 for further violations within the next 5 years and/or
A jail term of up to 6 months.
These penalties, while obviously severe, are still comparatively minor compared to the financial burden you might encounter if you are in an accident while uninsured. Having to cover the costs of an accident entirely out of pocket can be a heavy burden for anyone, and so it is always a good idea to make sure that your insurance is in order and up to date annually.