Montana § 61-8-501 - Pedestrians Subject To Traffic Regulations
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-501 — Pedestrians Subject To Traffic Regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-8-501. Pedestrians Subject To Traffic Regulations
Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations. (1) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any traffic control device that is specifically applicable to the pedestrian unless otherwise directed by a police officer. (2) Pedestrians are subject to traffic control signals and pedestrian control signals at intersections as provided in 61-8-207 and 61-8-208 . (3) At all other places, pedestrians are accorded the privileges and are subject to the restrictions provided in this part. (4) Local authorities may by ordinance prohibit pedestrians from crossing a roadway within a local government's jurisdiction, except in a marked crosswalk or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. (5) Except as provided in 61-8-506 (3) and except when provisions by their nature can have no application, a person operating a manually or mechanically propelled wheelchair or other low-powered, mechanically propelled vehicle designed specifically for use by a physically disabled person is accorded the privileges and is subject to the restrictions applicable to pedestrians provided in this part.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-8-501
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-501 cover?
Section 61-8-501 ("Pedestrians Subject To Traffic Regulations") 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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