10 Things We Do Every Day In Idaho That Feel Illegal But Aren’t

We all know that feeling of driving down the street innocently obeying all the laws and a cop car pulls up behind you and you immediately feel like a felon on the run. Do cops feel that same way when they aren’t on duty and do they know that’s how we all feel?

There are also times in our lives when we do something that seems sketchy like it has to be against the law, but it’s actually totally fine. I live in Twin Falls, but this happens all across the state, every single day.

Things We Do Every Day In Idaho That Feel Illegal But Aren't

Recently I was driving down Washington Street in Twin Falls and the line was backed up half a mile, almost to Park Ave. I figured there was a train up ahead but when the road opened up to 2 lanes I saw the real issue: people were only using the right lane.

The left lane was totally open for almost 2 blocks...so I drove down it past the 50 waiting cars and zippered in after the light. Which is fine. But it's like that feeling you get when you walk into a store and then walk out without buying anything. You know it was OK, but it feels wrong to do it. Here are a few other examples where it feels illegal to do something but it isn't.

While we are on the topic of legal vs criminal, there are a number of things that are technically OK to do, but should come with at least a slap on the hand or community service because they are horrible or dumb things to do.