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MT Code § 61-8-337 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-337. Signals by hand and arm or signal device

  61-8-337. Signals by hand and arm or signal device. (1) Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by a signal lamp or lamps, except as otherwise provided in subsection (2).   (2) Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with and required signal shall be given by a signal lamp or lamps when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab, or load of such motor vehicle exceeds 24 inches or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load thereof exceeds 14 feet. The latter measurement shall apply to any single vehicle, also to any combination of vehicles.   History: En. Sec. 65, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 105, L. 1957; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2168.
MT Code § 61-8-338 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-338. Method of giving hand-and-arm signals

  61-8-338. Method of giving hand-and-arm signals. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), all signals required in this part that are given by hand and arm must be given from the left side of the vehicle by the operator of the vehicle in the following manner:   (a) For a left turn, the operator's hand and arm must be extended horizontally.   (b) For a right turn, the operator's hand and forearm must be extended upward.   (c) For a stop or a decrease in speed, the operator's hand and arm must be extended downward.   (2) The person operating a bicycle may signal a right turn by extending the right hand and arm horizontally.   History: En. Sec. 66, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2169; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Secs. 20, 51(2)(b), Ch. 352, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-339 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-339. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection

  61-8-339. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection. (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), when two or more vehicles enter or approach an intersection from different highways, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the right that are close enough to constitute an immediate hazard.   (b) The driver of a vehicle on a highway that intersects another highway without crossing it shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the other highway that are close enough to constitute an immediate hazard.   (2) The right-of-way rule declared in subsection (1) is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 67, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 175, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2170; amd. Sec. 68, Ch. 421, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 106, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 104, L. 2011.
MT Code § 61-8-340 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-340. Vehicle turning left at intersection

  61-8-340. Vehicle turning left at intersection. The operator of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction that is within the intersection or close enough to the intersection to constitute an immediate hazard. Once the operator has yielded and provided the operator is giving a signal when and as required by this chapter, the operator may make the left turn and the operators of all other vehicles approaching the intersection from the opposite direction shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle making the left turn. The provisions of this section do not apply where it is otherwise directed by official traffic control devices.   History: En. Sec. 68, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2171; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 352, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-341 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-341. Vehicle entering through highway -- definition

  61-8-341. Vehicle entering through highway -- definition. (1) The operator of a vehicle shall stop as required by 61-8-344 at the entrance to a through highway and shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles that are approaching close enough on the through highway to constitute an immediate hazard. Once the operator has yielded, the operator may proceed and the operators of all other vehicles approaching the intersection on the through highway shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle proceeding into or across the through highway.   (2) As used in this section, "through highway" means a highway or portion of a highway at the entrances to which vehicular traffic from intersecting highways is required by law to stop before entering or crossing and when stop signs are erected as provided in this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 69, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 169, L. 1957; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2172; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 352, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 200, Ch. 542, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-8-342 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-342. Vehicles approaching "Yield" sign

  61-8-342. Vehicles approaching "Yield" sign. An operator of a vehicle approaching a "Yield" sign is subject to the following provisions:   (1) The operator shall slow to a speed that is reasonable for existing conditions and, if required for safety, shall stop before entering the intersection.   (2) After slowing or stopping, the operator shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway close enough to constitute an immediate hazard during the time that the operator is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways.   (3) An operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within crosswalks at the intersection.   (4) If an operator of a vehicle, after having driven past a "Yield" sign, is involved in a collision with another vehicle at an intersection or junction of roadways or with a pedestrian in an adjacent crosswalk, the collision is considered prima facie evidence of the operator's failure to yield right-of-way.   History: En. Sec. 71, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 96, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 63, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2174; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 352, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-343 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-343. Vehicle entering roadway from private road, driveway, alley, or public approach ramp

  61-8-343. Vehicle entering roadway from private road, driveway, alley, or public approach ramp. The operator of a vehicle about to enter or cross a roadway from a private road, driveway, alley, or public approach ramp shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway.   History: En. Sec. 70, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2173; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 352, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-344 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-344. Vehicles to stop at stop signs

  61-8-344. Vehicles to stop at stop signs. (1) The department of transportation and local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may designate through highways and erect stop signs at specified entrances to these highways or may designate an intersection as a stop intersection and erect stop signs at one or more entrances to that intersection.   (2) The stop sign and its placement must conform to the sign manual adopted by the department of transportation.   (3) An operator of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, in the event there is no crosswalk, the operator shall stop at a clearly marked stop line. If there is not a clearly marked stop line, the operator shall stop at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the operator has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection except when directed to proceed by a police officer, highway patrol officer, or traffic control signal.   History: En. Sec. 92, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 65, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2195; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 352, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-345 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-345. Stop before emerging from alley, driveway, private road, or building

  61-8-345. Stop before emerging from alley, driveway, private road, or building. The operator of a vehicle within a business or residence district who is emerging from an alley, driveway, private road, or building shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across an alley, driveway, or private road and shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Upon entering the roadway, the operator shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway.   History: En. Sec. 93, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2196; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 352, L. 2003.
MT Code § 61-8-346 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-346. Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles or law enforcement vehicles -- approaching stationary emergency vehicles or law enforcement vehicles -- reckless endangerment of emergency personnel

  61-8-346. Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles or law enforcement vehicles -- approaching stationary emergency vehicles or law enforcement vehicles -- reckless endangerment of emergency personnel. (1) Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of 61-9-402 or of a law enforcement vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, the operator of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in that position until the authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer or highway patrol officer.  (2) This section does not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.   (3) On approaching and passing a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, law enforcement vehicle, or tow truck that is displaying visible signals of flashing or rotating amber, blue, red, or green lights or any temporary sign advising of an emergency scene or accident ahead, the operator of the approaching vehicle shall:   (a) cautiously and in a careful manner reduce the vehicle's speed to a reasonably lower and safe speed appropriate to the road and visual conditions or to the temporarily posted speed limit, but to a careful and prudent speed if a temporarily posted speed has not been posted;   (b) proceed with caution; and   (c) if possible considering safety and traffic conditions:   (i) move to a lane that is not adjacent to the lane in which the authorized emergency vehicle,law enforcement vehicle, or tow truck is located;   (ii) move as far away from the authorized emergency vehicle,law enforcement vehicle, or tow truck as possible; or   (iii) follow flagger instructions or instructions on sign boards.   (4) An operator of a vehicle who violates subsection (3) commits the offense of reckless endangerment of emergency personnel.   History: En. Sec. 72, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 169, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 153, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2175; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 157, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 352, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 520, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 385, L. 2021.
MT Code § 61-8-347 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-347. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train or other on-track equipment

  61-8-347. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train or other on-track equipment. (1) When a person operating a vehicle approaches a railroad crossing under any of the circumstances stated in this section, the operator of the vehicle shall slow the vehicle in order to stop as close as practicable but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and may not proceed until the operator can do so safely. These requirements apply when:   (a) a clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the presence or immediate approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment;   (b) a crossing gate is lowered or when a flag person gives a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train or other on-track equipment;   (c) a railroad train approaching the crossing emits an audible signal, except at crossings within quiet zones established under 69-14-620, indicating that the train is an immediate hazard because of its speed or nearness to the crossing;   (d) an approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing;   (e) there is insufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping; or   (f) there is insufficient undercarriage clearance to clear the railroad crossing.   (2) A person may not operate a vehicle through, around, or under any 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. 88, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2191; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 352, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 527, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 256, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 323, L. 2017.
MT Code § 61-8-348 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-348. All vehicles to stop at certain railroad grade crossings

  61-8-348. All vehicles to stop at certain railroad grade crossings. (1) The department of transportation and local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may designate particularly dangerous highway grade crossings of railroads and erect stop signs at these crossings. Where these stop signs are erected, the operator of a vehicle shall stop as close as practicable but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and may proceed only upon exercising due care.   (2) The operator of a vehicle upon a highway outside of the limits of an incorporated city or town who is approaching a highway grade crossing where a flag person or a mechanical device is not in place or maintained to warn the public of approaching trains or other on-track equipment shall, before crossing the railroad tracks, stop the vehicle as close as practicable but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail if:   (a) a curve in the tracks or vegetation or some other feature or characteristic obscures the view of approaching trains or other on-track equipment; or   (b) a moving train or other on-track equipment is within sight or hearing.   History: En. Sec. 89, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2192; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 352, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 256, L. 2009.
MT Code § 61-8-349 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-349. Certain vehicles to stop at all railroad grade crossings

  61-8-349. Certain vehicles to stop at all railroad grade crossings. (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), the driver of a motor vehicle carrying seven or more passengers for hire, a school bus with or without passengers, or a vehicle carrying explosive substances or flammable liquids as a cargo or part of a cargo, before crossing at grade any track or tracks of a railroad, shall stop the vehicle as close as practicable but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and while stopped shall open the door, in the case of a school bus, and shall listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment and may not proceed until the driver can do so safely. After stopping as required in this section and upon proceeding when it is safe to do so, the operator of a vehicle may cross only in a gear of the vehicle that requires no changing gears while traversing the crossing. The operator may not shift gears while crossing the track or tracks.   (b) A stop is not required at a crossing where a police officer, highway patrol officer, or official traffic control device directs traffic to proceed.   (2) As used in this section, "official traffic control device" does not include a railroad grade crossing signal.   History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 151, L. 1919; re-en. Sec. 3842, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3842, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 115, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 315, L. 1974; Sec. 72-164, R.C.M. 1947; (2) thru (4)Ap p. Sec. 90, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 244, L. 1977; Sec. 32-2193, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 284, Ch. 5, L. 1971; Sec. 75-7007, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2193, 72-164(part), 75-7007(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 449, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 352, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 256, L. 2009.
MT Code § 61-8-350 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-350. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings

  61-8-350. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings. (1) A person shall comply with the provisions of this section before operating or moving upon or across the tracks at a railroad grade crossing any crawler-type tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller, or any equipment or structure that has:   (a) a normal operating speed of 10 or less miles an hour; or   (b) a vertical body or load clearance measured above the surface of the roadway of:   (i) less than one-half inch for each foot of the distance between any two adjacent axles; or   (ii) at least 9 inches.   (2) Notice of an intended crossing must be given to a representative of the railroad and reasonable time must be given to the railroad to provide proper protection at the crossing.   (3) Before making a crossing, the person operating or moving the vehicle or equipment shall first stop the vehicle or equipment as close as practicable but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and while stopped shall listen and look in both directions along the track for any approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment. The person may not proceed until the crossing can be made safely.   (4) A crossing may not be made when warning is given by automatic signal, crossing gates, a flag person, or other official traffic control device of the immediate approach of a railroad train or car or other on-track equipment. If a flag person is provided by the railroad, movement over the crossing must be under the flag person's direction.   History: En. Sec. 91, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2194; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 352, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 256, L. 2009.
MT Code § 61-8-352 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-352. Prohibited operation of special lighting equipment on school buses

  61-8-352. Prohibited operation of special lighting equipment on school buses. It shall be unlawful to operate any flashing prewarning or warning signal light on any school bus except when the school bus is preparing to stop or is stopped on a highway for the purpose of permitting school children to board or alight from said school bus.   History: Ap. p. Sec. 95, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 250, L. 1965; Sec. 32-2198, R.C.M. 1947; Ap. p. Sec. 284, Ch. 5, L. 1971; Sec. 32-2198, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2198, 75-7007(part).
MT Code § 61-8-353 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements|61-8-353. Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residence districts

  61-8-353. Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residence districts. (1) Upon any highway outside of a business or residence district no person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the paved or main-traveled part of the highway when it is practical to stop, park, or so leave such vehicle off such part of said highway, but in every event an unobstructed width of the highway opposite a standing vehicle shall be left for the free passage of other vehicles. No person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle upon such highway unless such vehicle can be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within 500 feet and unless drivers approaching from opposite directions are visible to each other when both are at least 500 feet from the vehicle to be stopped, turned, or parked, except in cases of justifiable emergency.   (2) This section shall not apply to the driver of any vehicle which is disabled while on the paved or main-traveled portion of a highway in such manner and to such extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving such disabled vehicle in such position.   History: En. Sec. 96, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2199.