The bill revises the right-of-way laws concerning roundabouts and rotary traffic islands in Montana. It establishes that vehicles passing around these traffic features must do so to the right and have the right-of-way over approaching vehicles. Additionally, vehicles approaching a roundabout must yield to those already in the roundabout and cannot enter in a way that disrupts towing vehicles. The bill also clarifies that if multiple lanes are present, towing vehicles may change lanes to safely navigate the roundabout, with the vehicle on the left having the right-of-way when two towing vehicles approach simultaneously.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 61-8-327 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) by removing outdated language regarding rotary traffic islands and roundabouts. It specifies that vehicles on one-way roadways must adhere to the designated direction and updates the definitions of "roundabout" and "towing vehicle." The changes aim to enhance clarity and safety for drivers navigating roundabouts and rotary traffic islands.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-8-327
SB0433_1(1): 61-8-327
SB0433_1(2): 61-8-327
SB0433_1(3): 61-8-327
SB0433_1(4): 61-8-327
SB0433_1(5): 61-8-327
SB0433_1: 61-8-327
SB0433_2(1): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(10): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(11): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(12): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(2): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(3): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(4): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(5): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(6): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(7): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(8): 61-8-327
SB0433_2(9): 61-8-327
SB0433_2: 61-8-327
SB0433_X(1): 61-8-327
SB0433_X(2): 61-8-327
SB0433_X(3): 61-8-327
SB0433_X(4): 61-8-327
SB0433_X: 61-8-327