Montana § 61-8-386 Definitions

Montana Statutes

§ 61-8-386 — Definitions

Montana·Title 61 MOTOR VEHICLES·Ch. 8 TRAFFIC REGULATION·Part 3 Vehicle Operating Requirements

61-8-386 . Definitions. As used in 61-8-387 through 61-8-390 , the following definitions apply:

(1)"Emergency lights" means:

(a)for a law enforcement vehicle or an authorized emergency vehicle, visual signals meeting the requirements of 61-9-402 ; and

(b)for a highway worker vehicle, visible signals of flashing or rotating amber, red, or green lights.

(2)"Highway worker" means an employee of the department of transportation, a local authority, or any other entity authorized to work on a public highway when operating or working within 100 feet of a highway worker vehicle using its emergency lights.

(3)"Highway worker vehicle" means a vehicle authorized to work within a public highway. The term also includes a tow truck, a snow plow, or any other vehicle with additional lighting equipme

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61-8-386 . Definitions. As used in 61-8-387 through 61-8-390 , the following definitions apply:
(1) "Emergency lights" means:
(a) for a law enforcement vehicle or an authorized emergency vehicle, visual signals meeting the requirements of 61-9-402 ; and
(b) for a highway worker vehicle, visible signals of flashing or rotating amber, red, or green lights.
(2) "Highway worker" means an employee of the department of transportation, a local authority, or any other entity authorized to work on a public highway when operating or working within 100 feet of a highway worker vehicle using its emergency lights.
(3) "Highway worker vehicle" means a vehicle authorized to work within a public highway. The term also includes a tow truck, a snow plow, or any other vehicle with additional lighting equipment activated in addition to its original equipment manufacturer lights.
(4) "Siren" means an audible signal meeting the requirements of 61-9-402 .

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