Montana road sign library

Every sign, signal and marking the Montana driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.

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Regulatory signs - Montana

Stop Shape (Octagon)
The manual does not state it
Manual page 22
Regulatory Shape (Vertical Rectangle)
The manual does not state it
Manual page 22
Yield Shape (Triangle)
The manual does not state it
Manual page 22
No Passing Zone Shape (Pennant)
The manual does not state it
Manual page 22

Railroad Warning Shape (Circle)
The manual does not state it
Manual page 22
Warning Shape (Pentagon)
The manual does not state it
Manual page 22
Crossroad
A four-way intersection is ahead. Be alert for cross traffic entering the roadway.
Manual page 25
Winding Road
The road ahead is winding with a series of turns or curves.
Manual page 25

Work Zone Shape (Orange Diamond)
The manual does not state it
Manual page 22
DETOUR 1000 FT.
Construction and maintenance signs are used to notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work areas. Most signs in work areas are diamond shaped. A few signs are rectangular. They are warning the highway ahead is being repaired, approach with caution. Also, there are men and women working ahead.
Manual page 27
Flagger Symbol
Construction and maintenance signs are used to notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work areas. Most signs in work areas are diamond shaped. A few signs are rectangular. They are warning the highway ahead is being repaired, approach with caution. Also, there are men and women working ahead.
Manual page 27
ONE LANE BRIDGE (Work Zone)
Construction and maintenance signs are used to notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work areas. Most signs in work areas are diamond shaped. A few signs are rectangular. They are warning the highway ahead is being repaired, approach with caution. Also, there are men and women working ahead.
Manual page 27

Green Guide Sign Shape
The manual does not state it
Manual page 22
Railroad Crossing Advance Warning
There is a railroad crossing ahead.
Manual page 25
Railroad Pavement Marking (X and RR)
Pavement markings consisting of a STOP LINE, an X and letters RR may be painted on the pavement in front of crossings. This warns you to be alert to the crossing ahead.
Manual page 33
Crossbuck with Flashing Lights
Railroad cross buck signs will be found at all public crossings. If there is more than one track, a sign below the cross buck indicates the number of tracks. Be prepared to stop at the tracks if a train is coming.
Manual page 33

Traffic Signal (Red, Yellow, Green)
Traffic signals are used to control drivers of vehicles and pedestrians at some intersections and mid-block crosswalks. Signals promote better movement of traffic on busy roads by assigning right of way.
Manual page 30
Signal Not Working (No Lights)
Generally, if a signal is not working, stop as you would if there were stop signs in all directions. Common courtesy says the driver who stops first should get to go first. However, stay cautious and be sure it is safe to proceed even when you are the first vehicle to reach the intersection.
Manual page 30
DONT WALK
If a DON'T WALK signal is showing or flashing, pedestrians must wait until a WALK signal appears before starting to cross the intersection. Pedestrians who are in the crosswalk when the DON'T WALK signal begins flashing should continue crossing the street.
Manual page 30
WALK
Pedestrians facing a WALK signal may start from the curb or sidewalk to cross the street.
Manual page 30

Broken Yellow Center Line
A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to pass if it is safe to do so.
Manual page 34
Solid and Broken Yellow Lines
Where there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may not pass if the solid yellow line is on your side. If the dashed line is on your side, you may pass if it is safe to do so.
Manual page 34
Double Solid Yellow Lines
Two solid lines between opposing lanes of traffic means neither side can pass.
Manual page 34
Solid White Edge Lines
Solid lines along the side of the road show you where the edge of the road is located. Lines separating lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are white. Lines separating traffic moving in opposite directions are yellow.
Manual page 34