Montana § 61-8-345 - Stop Before Emerging From Alley, Driveway, Private Road, Or Building
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-345 — Stop Before Emerging From Alley, Driveway, Private Road, Or Building, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-8-345. Stop Before Emerging From Alley, Driveway, Private Road, Or Building
Stop before emerging from alley, driveway, private road, or building. The operator of a vehicle within a business or residence district who is emerging from an alley, driveway, private road, or building shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across an alley, driveway, or private road and shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Upon entering the roadway, the operator shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-8-345
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-345 cover?
Section 61-8-345 ("Stop Before Emerging From Alley, Driveway, Private Road, Or Building") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 61-8-345?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-345" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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