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Montana Title 61. Motor Vehicles § 61-8-387. Yielding to moving emergency vehicle

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) When being approached by a law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle using its siren or emergency lights, the operator of a moving vehicle, unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, shall:

(a) yield the right-of-way to the law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle; and

(b) unless already stationary and out of the way of the law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle:

(i) drive cautiously to a position that is parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway and is not in an intersection; and

(ii) remain stationary until the law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle has passed.

(2) An operator of a vehicle who violates this section is subject to the penalties provided in 61-8-715(3).

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 61. Motor Vehicles § 61-8-387. Yielding to moving emergency vehicle - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-61-motor-vehicles/mt-st-61-8-387/

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