FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions

Curious Minds Want to Know…
Submitted by Sergeant Pete Rittenger

The snow is getting deep! Can I just push my snow into the street for the plows to remove?

I feel for you, but, no. McCall City Code states: It is unlawful for any person, firm or entity to dispose of snow on any city street. It is also unlawful to push snow across or onto any street for the purpose of disposing of the snow on other properties unless owned by the same.

McCall is a great place to snowmobile. Is it OK to ride them in town?

Yes and no. There are specific state and local codes regarding the operation of snowmobiles on public roads and within the city. The McCall Police Department has prepared a pamphlet which describes under what conditions snowmobiles can be operated in the city. The pamphlet is on-line at www.mccall.id.us. Hard copies of the pamphlet can be found at the police department.

I see lots of people sledding at Art Roberts Park. Is it OK to sled there?

Yes. The park is open to the public and some people do sled there. Just remember, sledding is inherently dangerous and people do so at their own risk.

I just moved to McCall from another state. Do I need to get Idaho license plates and driver’s license?

Yes. If you are a new resident, you must register and title your vehicle(s) within 90 days. The vehicle must be titled in Idaho before it can be registered. You can apply for vehicle registration immediately after submitting the required documents to a county assessor's motor vehicle office. An Idaho resident is anyone whose principal home has been in Idaho for 90 continuous days, although residency may be declared at any time earlier, and vehicles may be titled and registered at that time. Idaho residents who are temporarily in another state (i.e., students or military personnel) may request titles and registrations for their vehicle(s) through the mail. When moving to Idaho you will need to apply for an Idaho driver's license within 90 days of residing in Idaho, whether your out-of-state license has expired or not. If you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), you are required to be licensed in Idaho within 30 days of residing in Idaho.

Not registering you vehicle or getting an Idaho driver’s license within the allotted time is a misdemeanor.

I am an Idaho resident but recently moved to a new address. Do I need to update my vehicle registration and driver’s license information?

Yes. Upon a change of address the vehicle registrant shall report such change to the county assessor or the Idaho Transportation Department within thirty (30) days following the change of address.

Is there a curfew in McCall?

Yes. It is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to be on any street, alley, public ground, public place or in any places open to the public or exposed to public use in the City of McCall between the hours of eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Sunday through Thursday evenings and between the hours of twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. on Friday and Saturday evenings. For people under the age of sixteen (16) the curfew is between the hours of eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. on all days of the week.

It is also unlawful for any parent, guardian or other person having the care and custody of any
person under the age of eighteen (18) years to allow the person to violate the curfew.

The curfew does not apply to any person who is accompanied by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of him, nor to any person who is in the performance of an errand or duty directed by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of him, nor to any person who is actually at the time engaged in legitimate employment for profit.

Is it OK to skateboard on the sidewalk?

No. You cannot skateboard on a public or private sidewalk; or in Legacy park, Art Roberts park, or Mill park; in any other city park where posted with signs advising skateboarding is not allowed; or on a public street posted with signs advising skateboarding is not allowed; or while on a public street in violation of traffic rules and regulations applicable to bicycles.

Can I take my dog for walk off-leash?

No. If you walk your dog on any streets or alleys of the City, or in any public place in the City, or upon private property open to enforcement, the dog must be attached to and controlled by a leash not exceeding eight feet (8') in length.

Have a question about city codes or state statues?
Email your questions to police@mccall.id.us