Idaho § 49-1420 - Interference with official traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-1420 — Interference with official traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 49-1420. Interference with official traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals

No person shall, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, twist, deface, injure, knock down, remove or interfere with the effective operation of any traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield or insignia, or any other part.

[49-1420, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 356, p. 751.]

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-1420

What does Idaho Statutes § 49-1420 cover?

Section 49-1420 ("Interference with official traffic control devices or railroad signs or signals") 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 § 49-1420?

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Is this the official text of Idaho law?

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