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MT Code § 61-8-502 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-502. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalk -- school children

  61-8-502. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalk -- school children. (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), when traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if necessary, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, but a pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible for the operator to yield. This provision does not apply under the conditions provided in 61-8-503(2).   (b) When a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, the operator of a vehicle may make a right-hand turn if the pedestrian is in the opposite half of the roadway and is not in danger.   (2) When a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the operator of any other vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.   (3) A person may not operate a vehicle through a column of school children crossing a roadway or past a school crossing guard while the crossing guard is directing the movement of children across a roadway and while the crossing guard is holding an official sign in the stop position.   History: En. Sec. 74, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 54, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2177; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 484, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-503 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-503. Crossing at other than crosswalks

  61-8-503. Crossing at other than crosswalks. (1) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.   (2) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.   (3) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.   History: En. Sec. 75, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2178.
MT Code § 61-8-504 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-504. Operators to exercise due care

  61-8-504. Operators to exercise due care. Notwithstanding 61-8-501 through 61-8-503, an operator of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian or with a person propelling a human-powered vehicle or using an assistive mobility device upon a roadway, shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary, and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing a child or an obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person upon a roadway.   History: En. Sec. 76, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2179; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-505 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-505. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk

  61-8-505. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk. Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.   History: En. Sec. 77, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2180.
MT Code § 61-8-506 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-506. Pedestrians on roadways and highways -- wheelchair use on highways

  61-8-506. Pedestrians on roadways and highways -- wheelchair use on highways. (1) Where sidewalks are provided and their use is practicable, a pedestrian may not walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.   (2) Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian, other than an intoxicated pedestrian referred to in 61-8-508, who is walking along and upon a highway may walk only on the shoulder, as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway.   (3) A person using a wheelchair or other vehicle designed specifically for use by a physically disabled person shall use sidewalks if use of sidewalks is practicable. If use of sidewalks is unsafe or not practicable, the person may use the wheelchair or other vehicle on a highway, as far as practicable from the center of the roadway.   History: En. Sec. 78, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2181; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 374, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 233, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-8-507 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-507. Pedestrian soliciting rides, business, or contributions

  61-8-507. Pedestrian soliciting rides, business, or contributions. (1) A person may not stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.   (2) A person may not stand on a highway for the purpose of soliciting employment, business, or contributions from the occupant of a vehicle unless the solicitation is authorized by the proper jurisdictional authority.   History: En. Sec. 79, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2182; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-508 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-508. Intoxicated pedestrian

  61-8-508. Intoxicated pedestrian. Except in an authorized crosswalk, a person who is under the influence of alcohol or any drug may walk or stand in the public right-of-way, as defined in 60-1-103, but not on a roadway or a shoulder as is otherwise permissible under 61-8-506(2).   History: En. Sec. 80, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2183; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-509 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-509. Pedestrian's right-of-way on sidewalks

  61-8-509. Pedestrian's right-of-way on sidewalks. The driver of a vehicle crossing a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and all other traffic on the sidewalk.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 450, L. 1983.
MT Code § 61-8-510 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-510. through 61-8-514 reserved

  61-8-510 through 61-8-514 reserved.
MT Code § 61-8-515 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-515. Pedestrian to yield to authorized emergency vehicle

  61-8-515. Pedestrian to yield to authorized emergency vehicle. (1) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal that meets the requirements of 61-9-401(4) and visual signals that meet the requirements of 61-9-402 or of a police vehicle that is properly making use of an audible signal, a pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to the authorized emergency vehicle or police vehicle.   (2) This section does not relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle or a police vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all individuals using the highway or from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-516 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-516. Operator of vehicle to yield to blind pedestrian

  61-8-516. Operator of vehicle to yield to blind pedestrian. On a way of the state open to the public, the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a blind pedestrian who is carrying a visible white cane or who is accompanied by a guide dog.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-517 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic|61-8-517. Pedestrians at railroad crossings

  61-8-517. Pedestrians at railroad crossings. A pedestrian may not pass through, around, over, or under a crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-601 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 6. Bicycle Traffic|61-8-601. Effect of regulations

  61-8-601. Effect of regulations. (1) It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this part.   (2) Subject to the exceptions stated in this part, the regulations applicable to bicycles apply whenever:   (a) a bicycle or moped is operated on any highway; or   (b) a bicycle is operated on any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.   History: En. Sec. 81, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2184; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
MT Code § 61-8-602 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 6. Bicycle Traffic|61-8-602. Traffic laws applicable to persons operating bicycles or mopeds

  61-8-602. Traffic laws applicable to persons operating bicycles or mopeds. A person operating a bicycle or moped is granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle by chapter 7, chapter 9, and this chapter except for special regulations in this part or the provisions of chapter 7, chapter 9, and this chapter that by their nature cannot apply.   History: En. Sec. 82, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2185; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
MT Code § 61-8-603 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 6. Bicycle Traffic|61-8-603. Riding on bicycles or mopeds

  61-8-603. Riding on bicycles or mopeds. A person propelling a bicycle or moped may ride only on or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle or moped.   History: En. Sec. 83, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2186; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
MT Code § 61-8-604 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 6. Bicycle Traffic|61-8-604. Clinging to vehicles

  61-8-604. Clinging to vehicles. A person riding on any bicycle, coaster, moped, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle may not attach the conveyance or be attached to any vehicle on a roadway, but a bicycle trailer may be attached to a bicycle.   History: En. Sec. 84, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2187; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1964, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 255, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
MT Code § 61-8-605 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 6. Bicycle Traffic|61-8-605. Riding on roadways

  61-8-605. Riding on roadways. (1) A person operating a bicycle on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic shall ride in the right-hand lane of the roadway, subject to the following provisions:   (a) If the right-hand lane is wide enough to be safely shared with overtaking vehicles, a bicyclist shall ride far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of overtaking vehicles unless other conditions make it unsafe to do so.   (b) A bicyclist may use a lane other than the right-hand lane when:   (i) overtaking and passing a slower vehicle;   (ii) preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;   (iii) the right-hand lane is a dedicated right-turn lane and the bicyclist does not intend to turn right; or   (iv) it is necessary to avoid a condition that makes it unsafe to ride in the right-hand lane of the roadway.   (2) A person operating a bicycle on a one-way roadway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as close to the left side of the roadway as judged safe by the bicyclist.   (3) Persons riding bicycles on a roadway shall ride in single file except when:   (a) riding on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles;   (b) overtaking and passing another bicycle;   (c) riding on a paved shoulder or in a parking lane, in which case the persons may ride two abreast; or   (d) riding within a single lane on a laned roadway with at least two lanes in each direction, in which case the persons may ride two abreast only if they do not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic more than they would otherwise impede traffic by riding single file and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.   (4) A bicyclist is not expected or required to ride:   (a) over or through hazards at the edge of a roadway, including but not limited to fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow lanes; or   (b) without a reasonable margin of safety on the right side of the roadway.   History: En. Sec. 85, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 110, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2188; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 508, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 169, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 208, Ch. 542, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 255, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
MT Code § 61-8-606 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 6. Bicycle Traffic|61-8-606. Carrying articles

  61-8-606. Carrying articles. A person operating a bicycle or moped may not carry any package, bundle, or article that prevents the person from keeping at least one hand on the handlebars.   History: En. Sec. 86, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2189; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 255, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
MT Code § 61-8-607 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 6. Bicycle Traffic|61-8-607. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles and mopeds

  61-8-607. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles and mopeds. (1) A bicycle or moped when in use at dawn, dusk, or nighttime must be equipped with:   (a) a lamp on the front emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front. In lieu of a lamp affixed to the bicycle or moped, a bicyclist may use a lamp with equal intensity and visibility affixed to the cyclist's helmet and facing forward.   (b) facing the rear, either a lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear or a red reflector visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear when illuminated by low-beam motor vehicle headlamps; and   (c) reflective material large and reflective enough to be visible from the left and right sides from a distance of at least 500 feet when illuminated by low-beam motor vehicle headlamps.   (2) A bicycle or moped must be equipped with a brake enabling the operator to stop the bicycle or moped within no more than 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles an hour on dry, level, clean pavement.   History: En. Sec. 87, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2190; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 255, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 374, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 275, L. 2017.
MT Code § 61-8-608 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 6. Bicycle Traffic|61-8-608. Bicycles or mopeds on sidewalks and bike lanes

  61-8-608. Bicycles or mopeds on sidewalks and bike lanes. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3)(b), a person operating a bicycle or moped on and along a sidewalk or across a roadway on and along a crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian.   (2) A person may not ride a bicycle or moped on and along a sidewalk or across a roadway on and along a crosswalk where the use of a bicycle or moped is prohibited by official traffic control devices.   (3) (a) Except as provided in subsections (1) and (2), a person operating a vehicle by human power on and along a sidewalk or across a roadway on and along a crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.   (b) A moped may be operated on and along a sidewalk or a bicycle path only under human propulsion and may not be operated on or along a sidewalk or bicycle path if the moped is under power from an independent power source.   (c) A moped may be operated under human propulsion or an independent power source on a highway, in a designated bicycle lane on a highway, or on the shoulder of a highway.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
MT Code § 61-8-609 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 6. Bicycle Traffic|61-8-609. Bicycle or moped racing -- when lawful

  61-8-609. Bicycle or moped racing -- when lawful. (1) Bicycle or moped racing on a highway is prohibited except as authorized in this section.   (2) Bicycle or moped racing on a highway is lawful when a racing event is approved by state or local authorities on any highway under their respective jurisdictions. Approval of bicycle or moped highway racing events may be granted only under conditions that ensure reasonable safety for all race participants, spectators, and other highway users and that prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow.   (3) By agreement with the approving authority, participants in an approved bicycle or moped highway racing event may be exempted from compliance with any traffic laws otherwise applicable if traffic control is adequate to ensure the safety of all highway users.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 75, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
MT Code § 61-8-701 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties|61-8-701. Charging violations

  61-8-701. Charging violations. In every charge of a violation of any speed regulation in this chapter the complaint, and also the summons or notice to appear shall specify the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven, also the speed applicable within the district or at the location.   History: En. Sec. 47, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2150.
MT Code § 61-8-702 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties|61-8-702. Use of radar -- evidence admissible

  61-8-702. Use of radar -- evidence admissible. The speed of any motor vehicle may be measured by the use of radio microwaves or other electrical device. The results of such measurements shall be accepted as evidence of the speed of such motor vehicle in any court or legal proceedings where the speed of the motor vehicle is at issue.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 120, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2150.1.
MT Code § 61-8-703 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties|61-8-703. Arrest without warrant in radar cases

  61-8-703. Arrest without warrant in radar cases. (1) The driver of a motor vehicle may be arrested without a warrant under this section if the arresting officer is in uniform or displays the officer's badge of authority and has either:   (a) observed the recording of the speed of the vehicle by radio microwaves or other electrical device; or   (b) received, from the officer who has observed the speed of the vehicle recorded by the radio microwaves or other electrical device, a radio message giving the license number or other sufficient identification of the vehicle and the recorded speed, dispatched immediately after the speed of the vehicle was recorded.   (2) The arrest without a warrant of any driver must be made immediately after the observation or radio message and as the result of uninterrupted pursuit.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 120, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2150.2; amd. Sec. 1965, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 61-8-704 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties|61-8-704. Erection of signs -- definition

  61-8-704. Erection of signs -- definition. (1) The operator of a motor vehicle may not be arrested under 61-8-703 unless signs have been placed at or near the state line on the primary highway system, outside towns or cities having over 2,500 population, and outside county seats on the primary highways to indicate the legal rate of speed.   (2) Any municipality that uses radio microwaves or another electrical device for law enforcement purposes shall erect and maintain appropriate signs giving notice of that use at a conspicuous place at or near the corporate limits of the municipality, upon each state highway and arterial street or highway entering the municipality, and at other places considered necessary by the municipal authorities for the information of the traveling public.   (3) Signs giving notice that the speed of vehicles may be measured by radio microwaves or other electrical device must be placed as required for speed signs in subsection (1). However, the absence of signs may not in itself invalidate an otherwise proper arrest.   (4) As used in this section, "arterial street" means any federal or state numbered route, controlled-access highway, or other major radial or circumferential street or highway designated by local authorities within their respective jurisdictions as part of a major arterial system or highway.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 120, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 205, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2150.3; amd. Sec. 209, Ch. 542, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-8-705 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties|61-8-705. Officers or highway patrol officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles

  61-8-705. Officers or highway patrol officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles. (1) Whenever any police officer or highway patrol officer finds a vehicle standing upon a highway in violation of any of the provisions of 61-8-353 through 61-8-355, such officer or highway patrol officer is hereby authorized to move such vehicle or require the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to move the same to a position off the paved or main-traveled part of such highway.   (2) Whenever any police officer or highway patrol officer finds a vehicle unattended upon any bridge or roadway or in any tunnel where such vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic, such officer or highway patrol officer is hereby authorized to provide for the removal of such vehicle pursuant to Title 61, chapter 12, part 4, except that the time limits imposed in 61-12-401 do not apply to removal under this subsection.   History: En. Sec. 97, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-21-100; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 71, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
MT Code § 61-8-706 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties|61-8-706. Removal of unauthorized sign

  61-8-706. Removal of unauthorized sign. (1) An unauthorized sign, emblem, marker, or traffic control device or portion thereof encroaching into, over, or upon a right-of-way of a state highway or controlled-access highway is a public nuisance, and the department may remove it or cause it to be removed without notice and without liability for the removal.   (2) Every sign, signal, or marking prohibited by 61-8-210 is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway is hereby empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice.   History: (1)En. Sec. 31, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 224, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 316, L. 1974; Sec. 32-2134, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 37, Ch. 263, L. 1955; Sec. 32-2140, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2134(f), 32-2140(e).