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Idaho Code § 50-313 (2026)

Public ways — Supervision. 

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Public ways — Supervision. 

The city councils of cities shall have the care, supervision, and control of all public highways and bridges within the corporate limits, and shall cause them to be kept open and in repair and free from nuisances. Where any highway within the corporate limits has been designated a part of the state highway system, the provisions of section 40-502, Idaho Code, shall be applicable.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases, 1958–2012 · leading case: Cobbley v. City of Challis, 59 P.3d 959 (Idaho 2002).
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Cobbley v. City of Challis, 59 P.3d 959 (Idaho 2002). · cites it 4× “Other Defenses The City argues that it does not have authority to repair or maintain a road outside of the City limits pursuant to I.C. § 50-313. Since the subject road is outside the Challis City limits, the City argues that the dismissal of the Cobbleys’ complaint may be…”
Peck v. State, Dep't of Transp., 278 P.3d 439 (Idaho Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 2× “See I.C. § 50-313 ("The city councils of cities shall have the care, supervision, and control of all public highways and bridges within the corporate limits----").”
Voyles v. City of Nampa, 548 P.2d 1217 (Idaho 1976). “Idaho Code sections 50-313 and 50-314 provide cities with delineated authority to control traffic and roadways within their corporate limits.”
Ford v. City of Caldwell, 321 P.2d 589 (Idaho 1958). · cites it 2× “I.C. §§ 50-313, 50-1101 and 50-1137. While the legislative grant authorizing municipal corporations to establish fire departments (I.”
Sawyer v. Huff, 386 P.2d 563 (Idaho 1963). · cites it 2× “Under I.C. § 50-313 a city of the second class in this state, (as is Moscow, Idaho), is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances; * * * “To provide for the erection and government of any useful or necessary buildings for the use of the city,” and also: * * * “To provide for…”
Smith v. City of Preston, 543 P.2d 848 (Idaho 1975). · cites it 2× “2d 172 (1960); I.C. § 50-313. 4 . See Smith v. Sharp, supra note 3; Wagshal v.”
In Re Eggan's Est., 386 P.2d 563 (Idaho 1963). · cites it 2× “Under I.C. § 50-313 a city of the second class in this state, (as is Moscow, Idaho), is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances: * * * "To provide for the erection and government of any useful or necessary buildings for the use of the city," and also: * * * "To provide for…”
Raymond Scott Peck v. Dept of Transp. (Idaho Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 2× “See I.C. § 50-313 (“The city councils of cities shall have the care, supervision, and control of all public highways and bridges within the corporate limits .”
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