School Zone Citation – Active Hours / Posted Signs Defense
Idaho Code §49-654 establishes school zone speed and parking restrictions, but the restriction is only effective when (a) school is in session and (b) signs with flashers or 'School Days' qualifiers are properly posted. Common defenses: school was not in session that day (snow day, summer break, federal holiday), the flasher was not active, or the sign lacked required restrictive language under MUTCD §7B. Citations near U of I Moscow, BSU, ISU, and Lewis-Clark State College often confuse 'School Zone' with 'Campus Zone' — only the former triggers §49-654.
Legal basis
Idaho Code §49-654; MUTCD §7B; Idaho Code §49-201
Sample appeal wording
[CITY] – Parking Appeals RE: Citation #[CITATION] – School Zone Defense I appeal under Idaho Code §49-654. The restriction was not in effect at [DATE/TIME] because [school was not in session – attached district calendar / flasher was not active – photo attached / sign lacks 'School Days' qualifier per MUTCD §7B]. I respectfully request dismissal. [NAME] / [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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