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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
When approaching a stationary law enforcement vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle using its siren or emergency lights or a stationary highway worker vehicle using its emergency lights, the operator of a moving vehicle shall:
(1) cautiously and carefully reduce the vehicle's speed to the temporary posted speed limit. If a temporary speed limit has not been posted, the operator of a moving vehicle shall reduce the vehicle's speed to a speed:
(a) 20 miles an hour below the posted speed limit on the interstate if the operator of a moving vehicle is able to move lanes, or to one-half the posted speed limit if the operator of a moving vehicle is not able to move lanes;
(b) 30 miles an hour below the posted speed limit on a state highway or county road if the operator of a moving vehicle is able to move lanes, or to one-half the posted speed limit if the operator of a moving vehicle is not able to move lanes; and
(c) one-half the posted speed limit on any other road; and
(2) follow flagger instructions or instructions on a temporary sign board. If flaggers or a temporary sign board are not yet posted:
(a) if on a multi-lane highway, move to a lane that is not adjacent to the lane in which the stationary law enforcement vehicle, authorized emergency vehicle, or highway worker vehicle is located; or
(b) move over as far as safely possible under the circumstances.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 61. Motor Vehicles § 61-8-388. Approaching stationary emergency vehicle or stationary highway worker vehicle - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-61-motor-vehicles/mt-st-61-8-388/
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