Pavement markings in Montana
The Montana Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 15 in all, on pages 34–35, 43, 46.
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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
Broken White Lane Lines
A dashed white line between lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so.
Manual page 34
Solid White Lane Line
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.
Manual page 34
Marked Crosswalk
Crosswalks define the area where pedestrians are to cross the roadway. You must yield to pedestrians in or about to enter a crosswalk. Not all crosswalks are marked. Be alert for pedestrians when crossing intersections that do not have defined crosswalks.
Manual page 34
Stop Line
When required to stop because of a sign or signal, you must stop before your vehicle reaches the stop line, or if there is one, a crosswalk.
Manual page 34
Reversible Lane (Double Broken Yellow Lines)
Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. Double-dashed yellow lines usually mark these lanes. Before you start driving in them, check to see which lanes you can use at that time. There may be signs posted by the side of the road or overhead. Sometimes special lights are used.
Manual page 35
Two-Way Left-Turn Lane
These center lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns when they are permitted) but can be used by vehicles traveling in both directions. On the pavement, left-turn arrows for traffic in one direction are alternate with left-hand arrows for traffic coming from the other direction. These lanes are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow line.
Manual page 35
Shared Lane Marking (Sharrow)
Shared Lane Markings (also known as sharrows) are pavement markings to help bicyclists position themselves in the right location and in the right direction in a lane that is shared with motor vehicles. By following the markings of two arrows over a bicycle, cyclists can avoid being hit by the open door of a parked vehicle or getting squeezed next to a motor vehicle in a narrow lane. When you see a shared lane marking, you must look out for bicyclists and make sure that you leave them enough space when passing.
Manual page 43
Bicycle Lane Symbol
Shared Lane Markings are not the same as the bicycle symbols that are used to mark bicycle lanes.
Manual page 43
White Curb
White = stopping only to pick up or unload passengers
Manual page 46
Yellow Curb
Yellow = stopping only long enough to load or unload and you must stay with the car
Manual page 46
Red Curb
Red = do not stop, stand, or park
Manual page 46