Idaho § 62-407 - Crossings and cattle guards
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 62-407 — Crossings and cattle guards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-407. Crossings and cattle guards
It shall be the duty of every railroad company whose line runs through or across any desert or other unoccupied territory, to keep and maintain suitable crossings and cattle guards, wherever any public highway or publicly traveled road crosses the same, and to place gates at convenient intervals not exceeding four (4) miles apart, for the crossing of the same wherever there are no roads within such distances.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 62-407
What does Idaho Statutes § 62-407 cover?
Section 62-407 ("Crossings and cattle guards") 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.
How do I cite Idaho § 62-407?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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