10-1-602. Right-of-way while performing military duty. (1) The commanding officer of a unit of the organized militia parading or performing any military duty in a street or highway may require all persons on the street or highway to yield the right-of-way to troops. Motor vehicles traveling in military convoy shall be accorded the right-of-way on all streets and highways.
(2) The exercise of the right-of-way provided for in this section may not interfere with the carriage of the United States mail or with the progress of an ambulance or members of a police or fire department.
(3) A person who fails to yield the right-of-way as prescribed by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History: En. 77-2102 by Sec. 59, Ch. 94, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 49, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 77-2102.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 10. Military Affairs and Disaster and Emergency Services
Part 6. Rights of and Duties Owed Militia
10-1-601. Actions against militia members -- attorney fees
10-1-602. Right-of-way while performing military duty
10-1-604. Renumbered 10-1-1009
10-1-606. Suspension of property taxes for persons in military service
10-1-607. through 10-1-610 reserved
10-1-611. Authority of commanding officer to arrest
10-1-612. Arrest of trespassers and disturbers
10-1-613. Unlawful sale or detention of military property