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Idaho Code § 49-804 (2026)

Flashing signals. 

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Flashing signals. 

(1) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign, it shall require obedience by drivers as follows:

(a)  Flashing red (stop signal).– When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, a driver shall stop at a clearly marked limit line, but if none before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none then at the point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting highway before entering it, and the driver may proceed subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(b)  Flashing yellow (caution signal).– When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, a driver may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.
(2)  This section shall not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by the requirements set forth in section 49-648, Idaho Code.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1978–2012 · leading case: Stoddard v. Nelson, 581 P.2d 339 (Idaho 1978).
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Stoddard v. Nelson, 581 P.2d 339 (Idaho 1978). · cites it 4× “Idaho Code § 49-804 requires two operational headlamps on all motor vehicles, excepting motorcycles.”
State v. Irvin C. Ray, 286 P.3d 1114 (Idaho 2012). · cites it 4× “§ 49-648, or at a flashing red traffic signal, I.C. § 49-804(1), or at a steady red traffic signal, I.”
Warren v. Furniss, 861 P.2d 1219 (Idaho Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 2× “§ 49-801 (which requires drivers to obey traffic control signals), I.C. § 49-804 (which provides for the duties and sanctions involved in flashing signals) and I.”
— Idaho Code § 49-804(1) — 1 case
State v. Irvin C. Ray, 286 P.3d 1114 (Idaho 2012). “§ 49-648, or at a flashing red traffic signal, I.C. § 49-804(1), or at a steady red traffic signal, I.”
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