Montana § 61-8-339 - Vehicle Approaching Or Entering Intersection

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-339 — Vehicle Approaching Or Entering Intersection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 61-8-339. Vehicle Approaching Or Entering Intersection

Vehicle approaching or entering intersection. (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), when two or more vehicles enter or approach an intersection from different highways, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the right that are close enough to constitute an immediate hazard. (b) The driver of a vehicle on a highway that intersects another highway without crossing it shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the other highway that are close enough to constitute an immediate hazard. (2) The right-of-way rule declared in subsection (1) is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this chapter.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-8-339

What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-339 cover?

Section 61-8-339 ("Vehicle Approaching Or Entering Intersection") 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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