60-5-502. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:

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Terms Used In Montana Code 60-5-502

  • Crossroad: means a marked route or other public road intersecting a freeway or divided highway for which access is provided at an interchange or intersection. See Montana Code 60-5-502
  • Department: means the department of transportation provided for in 2-15-2501. See Montana Code 60-5-502
  • Motorist information sign: means a rectangular sign panel located in the same manner as other official traffic signs, readable from the main traveled way, and that is a:

    (a)specific information sign; or

    (b)tourist-oriented directional sign. See Montana Code 60-5-502

  • Motorist service: means gas, food, lodging, camping, recreation, and other tourist services. See Montana Code 60-5-502
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(1)”Business sign” means a separately attached sign mounted on a motorist information sign panel to show the brand, symbol, trademark, or name, or combination of these, for a motorist service available on a crossroad at or near an interchange or intersection.

(2)”Crossroad” means a marked route or other public road intersecting a freeway or divided highway for which access is provided at an interchange or intersection.

(3)”Department” means the department of transportation provided for in 2-15-2501.

(4)”Franchisee” means a person awarded a franchise as provided in 60-5-505.

(5)”Motorist information sign” means a rectangular sign panel located in the same manner as other official traffic signs, readable from the main traveled way, and that is a:

(a)specific information sign; or

(b)tourist-oriented directional sign.

(6)”Motorist service” means gas, food, lodging, camping, recreation, and other tourist services.

(7)”Specific information sign” means a motorist information sign that is located on the interstate highway system and that contains:

(a)the words “GAS”, “FOOD”, “LODGING”, or “CAMPING”;

(b)directional information; and

(c)one or more individual business signs.

(8)”Tourist-oriented directional sign” means a motorist information sign located on the primary highway system to provide:

(a)business identification; and

(b)directional information for businesses, services, and activities of interest to tourists.