2005 Idaho Code - 49-405 — RADIO AMATEURS -- SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES

                                  TITLE  49
                                MOTOR VEHICLES
                                  CHAPTER 4
                          MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
    49-405.  RADIO AMATEURS -- SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. (1) In order to enhance
visibility and identification of radio amateurs during times of emergency any
radio amateur residing in the state of Idaho, may, upon application to the
department, register one (1) motor vehicle per radio license issued by the
federal government and receive for that vehicle special license plates in lieu
of regular license plates. The provisions of this section shall not apply to
any vehicle with a registered maximum gross weight over twenty-six thousand
(26,000) pounds. The number on the plates shall be the same combination of
figures and letters that make up the radio call sign of the amateur radio
operator.
    (2)  Proof of holding an amateur license from the federal communications
commission  must be furnished to the department before the plates will be
issued. Should the amateur's radio license expire during any given year and
not be renewed, the special license plates must be surrendered to the
department and regular license plates obtained.
    (3)  Radio amateurs will notify the department at a time to be set by the
department of their intention to procure special license plates under the
terms specified in this section. Failure to do so will result in the amateur
being required to accept regular license plates should the department be
unable to procure the special plates. Special plates may still be procured
when available but amateurs will be subject to the usual transfer fee.
    (4)  Whenever an amateur transfers or assigns his title or interest to a
vehicle especially registered the registration shall expire, but the amateur
may hold his special license plates which he may have reissued to him upon the
payment of the required transfer fees. He may only display the plates after
receipt of new registration from the department.
    (5)  In addition to the regular registration fees required in section
49-402(1) or 49-434(1), Idaho Code, the applicant shall pay the plate fee
specified in section 49-450, Idaho Code.