Regulatory signs in Montana
The Montana Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 37 in all, on pages 22–24, 29, 32, 35, 46.
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Regulatory signs
Stop Shape (Octagon)
The manual does not state it
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Regulatory Shape (Vertical Rectangle)
The manual does not state it
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Yield Shape (Triangle)
The manual does not state it
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No Passing Zone Shape (Pennant)
The manual does not state it
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STOP
The STOP sign is the only eight-sided traffic sign. It means that you must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection ahead and yield to traffic close enough to be an immediate hazard. If there is a crosswalk, stop before entering it.
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YIELD
The YIELD sign means slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles on the roadway being entered.
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DO NOT ENTER
The DO NOT ENTER square means the road ahead is a one-way roadway, or all vehicular traffic is not permitted. DO NOT ENTER.
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NO LEFT TURN (Symbol)
When you see a sign with a red circle and a red slash mark across a black arrow or symbol, it means don't do whatever is shown. (p24: You must not make a left turn at this intersection.)
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NO U TURN (Symbol)
When you see a sign with a red circle and a red slash mark across a black arrow or symbol, it means don't do whatever is shown. (p24: You cannot turn about to go in the opposite direction at this intersection.)
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NO RIGHT TURN (Symbol)
When you see a sign with a red circle and a red slash mark across a black arrow or symbol, it means don't do whatever is shown.
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WRONG WAY
The manual does not state it
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DO NOT PASS
You must not pass any vehicles going in the same direction as you are while you are in this area.
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NO PASSING ZONE
You must not pass any vehicles going in the same direction as you are while you are in this area.
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DO NOT ENTER (Word Plate)
The road ahead is a one-way roadway or all vehicular traffic is prohibited.
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PASS WITH CARE
When you have passed this sign, you are again allowed to pass other vehicles with care.
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NO U TURN
You cannot turn about to go in the opposite direction at this intersection.
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NO U TURN (Small Horizontal)
You cannot turn about to go in the opposite direction at this intersection.
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NO LEFT TURN
You must not make a left turn at this intersection.
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NO LEFT TURN (Small Horizontal)
You must not make a left turn at this intersection.
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KEEP RIGHT (Symbol)
Traffic is required to keep to the right of obstruction.
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KEEP RIGHT (Diagonal Arrow)
Traffic is required to keep to the right of obstruction.
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KEEP RIGHT (Small Horizontal)
Traffic is required to keep to the right of obstruction.
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SPEED LIMIT 50
This indicates the maximum speed limit that you may travel on the road from where this sign is posted until a different speed sign is posted. Since visibility is limited at night, your speed may be limited also.
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NIGHT 45
This indicates the maximum speed limit that you may travel on the road from where this sign is posted until a different speed sign is posted. Since visibility is limited at night, your speed may be limited also.
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TRUCKS 40
This indicates the maximum speed limit that you may travel on the road from where this sign is posted until a different speed sign is posted.
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SPEED ZONE AHEAD
You are approaching an area where a reduced speed limit has been established.
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ONE WAY
Traffic always travels counterclockwise around the center island.
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SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT
School speed limit signs indicate posted speeds or where reduced speeds have been authorized by local authorities. Watch for signs, markings, and/or flashing lights as indicators of speed limit changes.
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RESERVED PARKING (Accessible, Permit Required)
Do not park: In a space marked for the handicapped, unless you have a handicap license plate, tag, or sticker (you can be fined for improper parking in Handicapped Parking Only)
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Lane-use control signals
Lane Signal: Red X
A red "X" means that you may not.
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Lane Signal: Green Arrow
A green arrow means you can use the lane beneath it.
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Lane Signal: Flashing Yellow X
A flashing yellow "X" means the lane is only for turning.
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Lane Signal: Steady Yellow X
A steady yellow "X" means that the use of the lane is changing, and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Reserved Lane Diamond Marking
Reserved lanes are marked by signs stating that the lane is reserved for special use, and often have a white diamond posted at the side of the road or painted on the road surface.
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TRANSIT / BUS Lane Sign
"Transit" or "Bus" means the lane is for bus use only.
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BICYCLE Lane Sign
"Bicycle" means the lane is reserved for bicycles.
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HOV 3
"HOV" stands for High Occupancy Vehicles and indicates lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them. Signs say how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours to which it applies. For example, "HOV 3" means that there must be at least three people in the vehicle.
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