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MT Code § 61-8-1026 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 10. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs|61-8-1026. Unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway

  61-8-1026. (Effective January 1, 2022) Unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person commits the offense of unlawful possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in or on a motor vehicle if the person knowingly possesses an open alcoholic beverage container within the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a highway.  (2) This section does not apply to an open alcoholic beverage container:   (a) in a locked glove compartment or storage compartment;   (b) in a motor vehicle trunk or luggage compartment or rack, or in a truck bed or cargo compartment;   (c) behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk;   (d) in a closed container in the area of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk and that is not normally occupied by the driver or a passenger; or   (e) in the immediate possession of a passenger:   (i) of a bus, taxi, or limousine that is used for the transportation of persons for compensation and that includes the provision of a hired driver; or   (ii) in the living quarters of a camper, travel trailer, or motor home.   (3) (a) A person convicted of the offense of unlawful possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle shall be fined an amount not to exceed $100.   (b) A violation of this section is not a criminal offense within the meaning of 3-1-317, 3-1-318, 45-2-101, 46-18-236, 61-8-104, and 61-8-711 and may not be recorded or charged against a driver's record, and an insurance company may not hold a violation of this section against the insured or increase premiums because of the violation. The surcharges provided for in 3-1-317, 3-1-318, and 46-18-236 may not be imposed for a violation of this section.   History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
MT Code § 61-8-1027 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 10. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs|61-8-1027. Unlawful possession of marijuana, marijuana products, or marijuana paraphernalia in motor vehicle on highway

  61-8-1027. (Effective January 1, 2022) Unlawful possession of marijuana, marijuana products, or marijuana paraphernalia in motor vehicle on highway. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person commits the offense of unlawful possession of marijuana, marijuana products, or marijuana paraphernalia in a motor vehicle if the person knowingly possesses marijuana, marijuana products, or marijuana paraphernalia, as those terms are defined in 16-12-102, within the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a highway.  (2) This section does not apply to marijuana, marijuana products, or marijuana paraphernalia:   (a) purchased from a dispensary and that remains in its unopened, original packaging;   (b) in a locked glove compartment or storage compartment;   (c) in a motor vehicle trunk or luggage compartment or in a truck bed or cargo compartment;   (d) behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk; or   (e) in a closed container in the area of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk and that is not normally occupied by the driver or a passenger.   (3) (a) A person convicted of the offense of unlawful possession of marijuana, marijuana products, or marijuana paraphernalia in a motor vehicle shall be fined an amount not to exceed $100.   (b) A violation of this section is not a criminal offense within the meaning of 3-1-317, 3-1-318, 45-2-101, 46-18-236, 61-8-104, or 61-8-711 and may not be recorded or charged against a driver's record, and an insurance company may not hold a violation of this section against the insured or increase premiums because of the violation. The surcharges provided for in 3-1-317, 3-1-318, and 46-18-236 may not be imposed for a violation of this section.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 576, L. 2021.
MT Code § 61-8-1028 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 10. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs|61-8-1028. through 61-8-1030 reserved

  61-8-1028 through 61-8-1030 reserved.
MT Code § 61-8-1031 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 10. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs|61-8-1031. Suspension of imprisonment sentence for DUI court participation

  61-8-1031. (Effective January 1, 2022) Suspension of imprisonment sentence for DUI court participation. (1) If a person participates in a DUI court, the court may, at the court's discretion, suspend all or a portion of an imprisonment sentence under 61-8-1007, except for the mandatory minimum imprisonment term.  (2) If a person participating in a DUI court fails to comply with the conditions imposed by the DUI court, the court shall revoke the suspended imprisonment sentence and any sentence subsequently imposed must commence from the effective date of the revocation.   History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
MT Code § 61-8-1033 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation|Part 10. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs|61-8-1033. Forfeiture procedure

  61-8-1033. (Effective January 1, 2022) Forfeiture procedure. (1) A motor vehicle forfeited under 61-8-1010 must be seized by the arresting agency within 10 days after the conviction and disposed of as provided in Title 44, chapter 12, part 2. Except as provided in this section, the provisions of Title 44, chapter 12, part 2, apply to the extent applicable.  (2) Forfeiture proceedings under 44-12-207 through 44-12-211 must be instituted by the arresting agency within 20 days after the seizure of the motor vehicle.   (3) (a) For purposes of 44-12-213, the proceeds of the sale of the motor vehicle must be distributed first to the holders of security interests who have presented proper proof of their claims, up to the amount of the interests or the amount received from the sale, whichever is less, and the remainder to the general fund of the arresting agency.   (b) A holder of a security interest may petition the sentencing court for transfer of title to the motor vehicle to the holder of the security interest if the secured interest is equal to or greater than the estimated value of the motor vehicle.   (4) Actions the court may take under 44-12-212(3) to protect the rights of innocent persons include return of the motor vehicle without a sale to an owner who is unable to present an adequate defense under this section but is found by the court to be without fault.   History: En. Sec. 17, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
MT Code § 61-9-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 1. General Provisions|61-9-101. Application -- exceptions

  61-9-101. Application -- exceptions. (1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways except as provided in subsection (4) or where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section.   (2) The operation of motor vehicles directly across the public roads and highways of this state, especially as required in the transportation of natural resource products, including agricultural products and livestock, may not be considered to be the operation of the vehicles on the public roads and highways of this state. The crossings must be adequately marked with warning signs or devices relating to stopping before entry and to restoration of any damage, as may reasonably be prescribed by the state or local agency in control of safety of operation of the public highway involved.   (3) If a provision of this chapter conflicts with federal laws or regulations governing motor vehicle equipment standards, the applicable federal law or regulation supersedes.   (4) (a) Except as provided in subsection (4)(b) and subject to subsection (4)(c), the provisions of this chapter apply to the operation and equipping of a motorcycle or quadricycle only when the motorcycle or quadricycle is being operated on a paved highway. A person operating a motorcycle or quadricycle on an unpaved highway shall operate the motorcycle or quadricycle in a reasonable and prudent manner.   (b) Except as provided in subsection (4)(c), the requirements of 61-9-417 and 61-9-418(2)(c) apply to the operation of a motorcycle or quadricycle at all times specified in those sections.   (c) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the operation and equipping of a quadricycle that is being operated for agricultural purposes on an unpaved highway or on a paved highway that is not an interstate highway as defined in 60-1-103.   History: (1)En. Sec. 22, Ch. 263, L. 1955; Sec. 32-2124, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 4, Ch. 247, L. 1959; Sec. 32-2124.1, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2124(part), 32-2124.1; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 431, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 434, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 299, L. 2019.
MT Code § 61-9-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 1. General Provisions|61-9-102. Uniformity of interpretation -- definitions

  61-9-102. Uniformity of interpretation -- definitions. (1) This chapter must be interpreted and construed in order to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.   (2) As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:   (a) "Authorized emergency vehicle" has the meaning provided in 61-8-102.   (b) "Emergency service vehicle" means an emergency service vehicle of a state, county, or municipal department or a public service vehicle, commercial tow truck, or commercial road service truck, which by the nature of its operation causes a vehicular traffic hazard.   (c) "Explosives" means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and that contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, friction, concussion, percussion, or detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause a sudden generation of highly heated gases so that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb.   (d) "Farm tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of husbandry.   (e) "Police vehicle" has the meaning as provided in 61-8-102.   (f) "Right-of-way" has the meaning provided in 61-8-102.   History: En. Sec. 155, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-21-158; amd. Sec. 212, Ch. 542, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-9-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 1. General Provisions|61-9-103. Provisions uniform throughout state -- power of local authorities

  61-9-103. Provisions uniform throughout state -- power of local authorities. (1) The provisions of this chapter must be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities in this state, and a local authority may not enact or enforce any ordinance, rule, or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this chapter unless expressly authorized in this chapter. Local authorities may adopt additional traffic regulations that are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter.   (2) As used in this section "local authorities" has the meaning provided in 61-8-102.   History: En. Sec. 27, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 201, L. 1957; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2130; amd. Sec. 213, Ch. 542, L. 2005.
MT Code § 61-9-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 1. General Provisions|61-9-104. Required obedience to traffic laws

  61-9-104. Required obedience to traffic laws. It is unlawful and, unless otherwise declared in this chapter with respect to particular offenses, it is a misdemeanor punishable as provided in 61-9-511 for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 23, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2125; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 40, L. 1991.
MT Code § 61-9-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 1. General Provisions|61-9-105. Obedience to peace officers, highway patrol officers, and public safety workers

  61-9-105. Obedience to peace officers, highway patrol officers, and public safety workers. A person may not willfully fail or refuse to comply with a lawful order or direction of a peace officer, highway patrol officer, or public safety worker pertaining to the use of the highways by traffic. For purposes of this section, "public safety worker" means a person who is authorized to provide assistance at the scene of an incident that requires traffic control and who is either a member of a paid or volunteer fire department, an emergency medical service provider, a member of a search and rescue team, or a civilian accident investigator appointed by a law enforcement agency.   History: En. Sec. 24, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2126; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 431, L. 1997.
MT Code § 61-9-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 1. General Provisions|61-9-106. Responsibility of public officers and employees

  61-9-106. Responsibility of public officers and employees. (1) The provisions of this chapter applicable to the drivers of vehicles upon the highways shall apply to the drivers of all vehicles owned or operated by the United States, this state, or any county, city, or town, district, or any other political subdivision of the state, except as provided in this section and subject to such specific exceptions as are set forth in this chapter with reference to authorized emergency vehicles.   (2) Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this chapter except those contained in part 5 of chapter 8 shall not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles, and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway but shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work.   History: En. Sec. 25, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2127.
MT Code § 61-9-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 1. General Provisions|61-9-107. Traffic laws applicable to persons driving animal-drawn vehicles

  61-9-107. Traffic laws applicable to persons driving animal-drawn vehicles. Every person driving an animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except those provisions of this chapter which by their very nature can have no application.   History: En. Sec. 26, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2129.
MT Code § 61-9-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 1. General Provisions|61-9-108. Rights of owners of real property not affected -- when

  61-9-108. Rights of owners of real property not affected -- when. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the owner of real property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel by permission of the owner from prohibiting such use or from requiring other or different or additional conditions than those specified in this chapter, or otherwise regulating such use as may seem best to such owner.   History: En. Sec. 29, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2132.
MT Code § 61-9-109 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 1. General Provisions|61-9-109. Driving vehicle in unsafe condition prohibited -- applicability of chapter

  61-9-109. Driving vehicle in unsafe condition prohibited -- applicability of chapter. (1) It is a misdemeanor for a person to drive or permit to be driven on a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles that:   (a) is in such unsafe condition as to endanger a person;   (b) is not equipped with lamps and other equipment as required in this chapter; or   (c) is equipped in a manner in violation of this chapter.   (2) It is a misdemeanor for a person to perform an act forbidden or fail to perform an act required under this chapter.   (3) The use of additional parts and accessories on a vehicle not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter is not prohibited.   (4) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to implements of husbandry, road machinery, road rollers, or farm tractors except as made applicable in this chapter.   (5) All lamps and equipment required by this chapter must be maintained in proper working order and adjustment at all times.   (6) (a) Except as provided in subsection (6)(b) and subject to subsection (6)(c), the provisions of this chapter apply to the operation of a motorcycle or quadricycle only when the motorcycle or quadricycle is being operated on a paved highway. A person operating a motorcycle or quadricycle on an unpaved highway shall operate the motorcycle or quadricycle in a reasonable and prudent manner.   (b) Except as provided in subsection (6)(c), the requirements of 61-9-417 and 61-9-418(2)(c) apply to the operation of a motorcycle or quadricycle at all times specified in those sections.   (c) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the operation and equipping of a quadricycle that is being operated for agricultural purposes on an unpaved highway or on a paved highway that is not an interstate highway as defined in 60-1-103.   History: En. Sec. 111, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-21-114; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 431, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 434, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 299, L. 2019.
MT Code § 61-9-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 2. Lighting Equipment|61-9-201. When lighted lamps are required

  61-9-201. When lighted lamps are required. Every vehicle upon a highway within this state at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and at any other time when due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 500 feet ahead shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices as hereinafter respectively required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles.   History: En. Sec. 112, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-21-115.
MT Code § 61-9-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 2. Lighting Equipment|61-9-202. Visibility distance and mounted height of lamps

  61-9-202. Visibility distance and mounted height of lamps. (1) Whenever requirement is hereinafter declared as to the distance from which certain lamps and devices shall render objects visible or within which such lamps or devices shall be visible, said provisions shall apply during the times stated in 61-9-201 in respect to a vehicle without load when upon a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions unless a different time or condition is expressly stated.   (2) Whenever requirement is hereinafter declared as to the mounted height of lamps or devices it shall mean from the center of such lamp or device to the level ground upon which the vehicle stands when such vehicle is without a load.   History: En. Sec. 113, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-21-116.
MT Code § 61-9-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 61. Motor Vehicles|Chapter 9. Vehicle Equipment|Part 2. Lighting Equipment|61-9-203. Headlamps on motor vehicles

  61-9-203. Headlamps on motor vehicles. (1) A motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, quadricycle, or motor-driven cycle must be equipped with at least two headlamps, with at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle, that comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this chapter.   (2) A motorcycle, quadricycle, or motor-driven cycle must be equipped with at least one and not more than two headlamps that comply with the requirements and limitations of this chapter. If a motorcycle is registered under 61-3-411 as a collector's item, it need not be equipped with headlamps; however, if it is not equipped with headlamps, it may not be operated upon a highway or street from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or if persons and vehicles are not clearly discernible at a distance of 500 feet. A motorcycle may be equipped with a means of modulating the high beam of its headlamps between high and low beam at a rate of 200 to 280 flashes a minute; however, an operator may not modulate the headlamps at that rate during periods when headlamps are required to be lighted by 61-9-201.   (3) A headlamp upon a motor vehicle, including a motorcycle, quadricycle, and motor-driven cycle, must be located at a height, measured from the center of the headlamp, of not more than 54 inches or less than 22 inches, to be measured as provided in 61-9-202(2).   (4) When headlamps are required to be lighted by 61-9-201, a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a highway with headlamps that are composed of, covered by, or treated with a tinted or colored material, substance, system, or component that obscures the headlamps or diminishes the distance of visibility required by this section.   (5) This section does not prohibit the operation or sale of a motor vehicle the headlamps of which are composed of, covered by, or treated with a tinted or colored material, substance, system, or component with which the vehicle was sold or could have been equipped for sale when new as standard or optional equipment in compliance with federal statute or regulation governing the sale at the time of manufacture.   History: En. Sec. 114, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 103, L. 1957; R.C.M. 1947, 32-21-117; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 345, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 516, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 431, L. 1997.