| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 23, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 23, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-08762 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ITERIS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000350868 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-2588496 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1250 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Building 1, Suite 330 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78746 |
| City Area Code | 512 |
| Local Phone Number | 716-0808 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ITI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
