The Idaho Transportation Department and the Courts

Contacts

Hal Putnam - Driver Services Program Supervisor hal.putnam@itd.idaho.gov (208) 334-4465

Amy Kearns Suspension Supervisor

amy.kearns@itd.idaho.gov (208) 334-4466

Phone number & website that may be given out to the general public for assistance.

(208) 334-8735
or

http://dmv.idaho.gov

Items of Discussion

Electronic Receipt and Suspension Reporting What does and does not report to ITD electronically NRVC Compact and how it affects the courts Defensive Driving Courses and Point Reduction

Electronic Receipt Reporting

ISTARS and ITDs computer systems are not linked to one another. Information is transmitted and downloaded via FTP files. It takes 3-5 business days for items to be transmitted and posted to a drivers record. If we receive a faxed receipt from the court, we will be hold it for 5 business days to allow for it to be processed electronically.

Electronic Suspension Reporting

Information is transmitted and downloaded via FTP files, same as receipts. Suspension orders print out in a report format and are then manually posted by ITD. It typically takes 3-5 business days for items to be transmitted and posted to a drivers record.

Items Transmitted Electronically are:

Citations/Convictions (as originally entered)

Originally entered Suspension Orders Notices of Non-compliance Receipts and Notices of Compliance

Items that need to be reported manually are:

Modified/Amended Suspension Orders

Modified/Amended Convictions

Dismissal or Set-Aside Orders

Restricted Driving Permits

Interlock requirements/orders (if added to the record after original suspension information is entered & reported)

Ways to Transmit Items to ITD

Mail to: Attn: Driver Services Idaho Transportation Dept. PO Box 7129 Boise ID 83707-1129 Fax to: (208) 334-8739 Email to: court.receipts@itd.idaho.gov court.set-asides@itd.idaho.gov court.suspensions@itd.idaho.gov

NRVC (Non-resident Violator Compact)

The NRVC was established in 1977. It is a means by which member states inform each other when a resident of one state does not comply with the terms of a citation from another state. Currently, all but 6 states are members of the compact.

NRVC cont.

Governs how Notices of Non-Compliance are handled and transmitted for out-ofstate drivers.
Assures that an out-of-state driver is afforded the same treatment and rights as an in-state driver.

NRVC cont.
Benefits to the court:

Court revenues are increased since nonresidents cannot ignore another member states citation without facing penalties at home. Decreases the number of Failure to Appear cases.

NRVC cont.

A suspension under the NRVC remains in effect until evidence of compliance is presented. There is no timeout period. If an out-of-state driver is contacting you for verification of compliance do not send them to ITD, we cannot help them. You need to provide the driver with a receipt for payment or documentation which shows that the case is closed and no further action is required of them.

Defensive Driving Courses and Point Reduction

Taking a Defensive Driving Course (DDC) will not remove a conviction from a drivers record. Only points are removed. Points must exist on drivers record before the DDC is completed. If driver is from out-of-state, they will need to contact their home state for assistance. ITD will not be able to help. DDC certificates must be from a provider on ITDs approved list (http://dmv.idaho.gov)

Importance of Accurately Updating and Entering Information

If information is not entered correctly it will not report or process correctly.

Be sure to double check name spellings, dates of birth and drivers license numbers when entering information. It is especially important to update a drivers license number if the driver has relicensed in another state or has now been issued a license in Idaho.

Importance of Accuracy cont.

Examples: On Oct 4th, 80 receipts did not post. Of those, 21 were because the drivers were licensed out-of-state, the remaining 59 were due to typographical errors. A driver previously licensed in AZ, but now licensed in Idaho, gets a DUI. Court records are not updated to reflect the ID license number. Therefore, conviction sent to AZ and driver gets suspended in both states.

Importance of Accuracy cont.

Examples: When a driver is in a non-commercial vehicle and the court checks yes in the boxes for both CMV and Hazmat, the driver will receive a 3 year disqualification of driving privileges as per federal regulations.

We Are Here To Help!

ITD and Driver Services are here to help you and to work with you. Dont be afraid to call us.
The more we work together, the more likely we are to keep bad drivers off of our roadways.

Questions?