It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a yellow dot program to assist:
(1)  Drivers and passengers who participate in the program;

Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-4702

  • Accident: means any event that results in an unintended injury or property damage attributable directly or indirectly to the motion of a motor vehicle or its load, a snowmobile, or special mobile equipment. See Idaho Code 39-4703
  • vehicle: means every vehicle that is self-propelled and, for the purpose of titling and registration meets federal motor vehicle safety standards as defined in section 49-107, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 39-4703
  • yellow dot program: means the program established pursuant to this chapter. See Idaho Code 39-4703
(2)  Emergency medical responders in reporting critical medical information in the event of a motor vehicle accident or a medical emergency involving a participant’s vehicle; and
(3)  Peace officers, or other law enforcement personnel, in becoming aware of a motorist’s or passenger’s critical medical information that may affect the officer’s encounter with the motorist or passenger during a traffic stop or welfare check.