Montana § 61-8-330 - Driving On Divided Highways

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-330 — Driving On Divided Highways, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 61-8-330. Driving On Divided Highways

Driving on divided highways. (1) Where a highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving a space delineated by two double yellow lines or two yellow lines with a crosshatch pattern or by a physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section that is constructed in a way that impedes vehicular traffic, a vehicle may be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted by official traffic control devices or police officers to use another roadway. (2) A vehicle may not be driven over, across, or within a space, barrier, or section described in subsection (1) except through an opening in the physical barrier or dividing section or space or at an established crossover or intersection unless specifically prohibited by a public authority.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-8-330

What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-330 cover?

Section 61-8-330 ("Driving On Divided Highways") 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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