Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 49-108 (2026)

Definitions — G. 

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Definitions — G. 

(1) "Good cause" means the failure of a dealer to comply with reasonable performance criteria established by a manufacturer, if the dealer was apprised by the manufacturer, in writing, of that failure; and

(a)  The notification stated that notice was provided of failure of performance;
(b)  The dealer was afforded a reasonable opportunity, for a period of not less than six (6) months, to comply with the criteria; and
(c)  The dealer did not demonstrate substantial progress toward compliance with the performance criteria of the manufacturer during the period.
(2)  "Gross combination weight rating (GCWR)" for the purposes of chapter 4, title 49, Idaho Code, means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a combination (articulated) vehicle. In the absence of a value specified by the manufacturer, GCWR will be determined by adding the GVWR of the power unit and the total weight of the towed unit and any load thereon or registered weight rating whichever is greater. Towed units shall not include implements of husbandry. For the purposes of chapter 3, title 49, Idaho Code, "gross combined weight rating (GCWR) is as defined in 49 CFR part 383.
(3)  "Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)" for the purposes of chapter 4, title 49, Idaho Code, means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a single vehicle or registered weight rating, whichever is greater. For the purposes of chapter 3, title 49, Idaho Code, "gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is as defined in 49 CFR part 383.
(4)  "Gross weight" means the weight of a vehicle without load plus the weight of any load on that vehicle.
(5)  "Group of vehicles" is one motor vehicle operated under its own motive power with one (1) motor vehicle in tow, or one or more motor vehicles in tow in saddlemount fashion, providing that saddlemounting meets the requirements prescribed by the United States department of transportation.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1968–2014 · leading case: State v. Rhonda Trusdall, 318 P.3d 955 (Idaho Ct. App. 2014).
State v. Rhonda Trusdall, 318 P.3d 955 (Idaho Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 2× “” This conclusion is supported by other definitions in Title 49 that specifically use “for the purpose of’ language to delimit specific requirements for specific purposes.”
State v. Phillips, 784 P.2d 353 (Idaho Ct. App. 1989). · cites it 10× “The thrust of his defense was that he was riding the motorcycle to work and, under I.C. § 49-108, quoted at note 2, supra, the vehicle was exempt from registration because it was being used in connection with an agricultural or dairy operation.”
Petersen v. Parry, 448 P.2d 653 (Idaho 1968). · cites it 4× “§ 49-713) [I.C. § 49-108 in the case at bar] is a safety statute enacted for the protection of all persons using our roads and highways.”
— Idaho Code § 49-108(2) — 1 case
State v. Rhonda Trusdall, 318 P.3d 955 (Idaho Ct. App. 2014). “” This conclusion is supported by other definitions in Title 49 that specifically use “for the purpose of’ language to delimit specific requirements for specific purposes.”
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