Idaho § 49-803 - Pedestrian-control signals
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-803 — Pedestrian-control signals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-803. Pedestrian-control signals
Whenever a pedestrian-control signal showing the words "Walk" or "Wait" or "Don’t Walk" is in place, the signal shall indicate the following:
(1) Flashing or Steady "Walk". A pedestrian facing the signal may proceed across the highway in the direction of the signal, but shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles lawfully within the intersection at the time the signal is first shown.
(2) Flashing or Steady "Don’t Walk" or "Wait". No pedestrian shall start to cross the highway in the direction of the signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed crossing shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "Don’t Walk" or "Wait" signal is showing.
[49-803, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 217, p. 683.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-803
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-803 cover?
Section 49-803 ("Pedestrian-control 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.
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