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Idaho Code § 49-807 (2026)

Stop signs and yield signs. 

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Stop signs and yield signs. 

(1) Preferential right-of-way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized in section 49-212, Idaho Code.

(2)  Except when directed to proceed by a peace officer or traffic-control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop:
(a)  at a clearly marked stop line, or
(b)  before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or
(c)  at the point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting highway before entering it.
After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of highways.
(3)  The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall, in obedience to such sign, slow down to a speed reasonable for existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, or before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or at the point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting highway before entering it. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time the driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of highways. Provided, however, that if a driver is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of highways, after driving past a yield sign without stopping, the collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of his failure to yield right-of-way.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1993–2006 · leading case: State v. Young, 167 P.3d 783 (Idaho Ct. App. 2006).
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State v. Young, 167 P.3d 783 (Idaho Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 28× “The magistrate granted Young’s motion to suppress evidence, determining no violation of Idaho’s stop sign statute, Idaho Code § 49-807 (2), had occurred. The state appealed and the district court reversed upon ruling that an officer’s reasonable mistake of law is grounds for a…”
Bailey v. Sanford, 86 P.3d 458 (Idaho 2004). · cites it 2× “Officer Alex Quilantin (Qui-lantin) of the Twin Falls City police department investigated and issued a traffic citation to Southwick for failure to yield pursuant to I.C. § 49-807. The Baileys filed a complaint against Southwick and Sanford April 23, 1999, alleging negligence…”
Warren v. Furniss, 861 P.2d 1219 (Idaho Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 4× “§ 49-804 (which provides for the duties and sanctions involved in flashing signals) and I.C. § 49-807 (which provides for the duties and sanctions involved in stop signs and yield signs).”
State v. George, 905 P.2d 626 (Idaho 1995). · cites it 2× “An Idaho State Police officer stopped George and cited her for failure to stop at a posted stop sign under I.C. § 49-807(2), and for failure to provide proof of insurance under I.”
State v. Betterton, 903 P.2d 151 (Idaho Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 2× “§ 49-673(3), and failure to stop, I.C. § 49-807(2). We affirm. On May 2, 1994, an officer of the Idaho State Police observed a black pickup approach and then drive through the intersection of Cow Creek Road and Highway 95 without stopping at the stop sign.”
LaRue v. Archer, 939 P.2d 586 (Idaho Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “30 read as follows: Idaho Code Section 49-807(l)(2) places the duty upon the driver of the vehicle approaching the stop sign to stop before entering the controlled intersection.”
— Idaho Code § 49-807(2) — 3 cases
State v. Young, 167 P.3d 783 (Idaho Ct. App. 2006). “The magistrate granted Young’s motion to suppress evidence, determining no violation of Idaho’s stop sign statute, Idaho Code § 49-807 (2), had occurred. The state appealed and the district court reversed upon ruling that an officer’s reasonable mistake of law is grounds for a…”
State v. George, 905 P.2d 626 (Idaho 1995). “An Idaho State Police officer stopped George and cited her for failure to stop at a posted stop sign under I.C. § 49-807(2), and for failure to provide proof of insurance under I.”
State v. Betterton, 903 P.2d 151 (Idaho Ct. App. 1995). “§ 49-673(3), and failure to stop, I.C. § 49-807(2). We affirm. On May 2, 1994, an officer of the Idaho State Police observed a black pickup approach and then drive through the intersection of Cow Creek Road and Highway 95 without stopping at the stop sign.”
— Idaho Code § 49-807(2)(a) — 1 case
State v. Young, 167 P.3d 783 (Idaho Ct. App. 2006). “The magistrate granted Young’s motion to suppress evidence, determining no violation of Idaho’s stop sign statute, Idaho Code § 49-807 (2), had occurred. The state appealed and the district court reversed upon ruling that an officer’s reasonable mistake of law is grounds for a…”
— Idaho Code § 49-807(2)(b) — 1 case
State v. Young, 167 P.3d 783 (Idaho Ct. App. 2006). “The magistrate granted Young’s motion to suppress evidence, determining no violation of Idaho’s stop sign statute, Idaho Code § 49-807 (2), had occurred. The state appealed and the district court reversed upon ruling that an officer’s reasonable mistake of law is grounds for a…”
— Idaho Code § 49-807(2)(c) — 1 case
State v. Young, 167 P.3d 783 (Idaho Ct. App. 2006). “The magistrate granted Young’s motion to suppress evidence, determining no violation of Idaho’s stop sign statute, Idaho Code § 49-807 (2), had occurred. The state appealed and the district court reversed upon ruling that an officer’s reasonable mistake of law is grounds for a…”
— Idaho Code § 49-807(3) — 1 case
Warren v. Furniss, 861 P.2d 1219 (Idaho Ct. App. 1993). “§ 49-804 (which provides for the duties and sanctions involved in flashing signals) and I.C. § 49-807 (which provides for the duties and sanctions involved in stop signs and yield signs).”
— Idaho Code § 49-807(l)(2) — 1 case
LaRue v. Archer, 939 P.2d 586 (Idaho Ct. App. 1997). “30 read as follows: Idaho Code Section 49-807(l)(2) places the duty upon the driver of the vehicle approaching the stop sign to stop before entering the controlled intersection.”
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