Idaho § 49-701 - Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-701 — Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-701. Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations
(1) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any traffic-control devices specifically applicable to him, unless otherwise directed by a peace officer.
(2) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic and pedestrian-control signals as provided in sections 49-802 and 49-803 , Idaho Code.
(3) At all other places, pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this title.
[49-701, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 192, p. 675.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-701
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-701 cover?
Section 49-701 ("Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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