Montana § 61-8-324 - Overtaking Vehicle On Right
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-324 — Overtaking Vehicle On Right, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-8-324. Overtaking Vehicle On Right
Overtaking vehicle on right. (1) The operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (a) when the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; or (b) on a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lanes of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle. (2) The operator of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on the right only under conditions permitting safe movement. The movement may not be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway, except that a person operating a bicycle may pass on the shoulder, provided the movement may be done in safety.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-8-324
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-324 cover?
Section 61-8-324 ("Overtaking Vehicle On Right") 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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