Montana § 61-8-208 - Pedestrian Control Signals

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-208 — Pedestrian Control Signals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 61-8-208. Pedestrian Control Signals

Pedestrian control signals. Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "Walk" or "Don't Walk" or symbols of a walking person or an upraised palm are in place, the signals indicate as follows: (1) A pedestrian facing a "Walk" signal or a walking person symbol may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and the operators of all vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian. (2) A pedestrian may not start to cross the roadway in the direction of a signal exhibiting a flashing or steady "Don't Walk" signal or upraised palm symbol, but a pedestrian who has partially completed crossing on the "Walk" signal or walking person symbol shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "Don't Walk" signal or upraised palm symbol is showing. An operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who has partially completed crossing and is proceeding to the sidewalk or safety island. (3) A pedestrian may not start to cross a roadway in the direction of a steady "Don't Walk" signal or upraised palm symbol.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-8-208

What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-208 cover?

Section 61-8-208 ("Pedestrian Control Signals") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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