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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements › 61-8-392. Lane filtering for motorcycles

61-8-392. Lane filtering for motorcycles.
(1) An operator of a two-wheeled motorcycle may engage in lane filtering when:
(a) the operator of a two-wheeled motorcycle is on a road with lanes wide enough to pass safely;
(b) the overtaking motorcycle is not operated at a speed in excess of 20 miles an hour when overtaking the stopped or slow-moving vehicle; and
(c) conditions permit continued reasonable and prudent operation of the motorcycle while lane filtering.
(2) As used in this section, "lane filtering" means the act of overtaking and passing another vehicle that is stopped or traveling at a speed not in excess of 10 miles an hour in the same direction of travel and in the same lane.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 2021.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-401. Repealed

61-8-401. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 39, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 194, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 201, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 132, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 289, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 430, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2142(part); amd. Sec. 69, Ch. 421, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 659, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 698, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 99, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 350, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 484, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 612, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 789, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 88, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 107, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 512, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 525, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 563, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 329, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 207, Ch. 542, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 153, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 424, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-402. Repealed

61-8-402. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 131, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2142.1; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 103, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 602, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 659, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 698, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 99, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 789, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 564, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 444, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 447, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 88, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 287, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 213, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 428, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 556, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 282, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 283, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 153, L. 2013; (6)(b)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 424, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 424, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 373, L. 2021.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-403. Repealed

61-8-403. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 131, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2142.2(a); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 103, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 602, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 659, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 698, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 789, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 388, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 564, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 444, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 88, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 147, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 424, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-404. Repealed

61-8-404. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 131, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2142.2(b) thru (d); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 103, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 659, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 698, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 99, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 789, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 564, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 88, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 85, Ch. 51, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 388, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 282, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 283, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 153, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-405. Repealed

61-8-405. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 131, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2142.3; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 103, L. 1981; amd. Secs. 1, 13, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 378, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 789, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 564, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 88, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 283, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 153, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 424, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-406. Repealed

61-8-406. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 698, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 99, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 350, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 484, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 789, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 107, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 512, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 525, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 207, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 329, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-407. Repealed

61-8-407. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 698, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 448, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 253, Ch. 42, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 88, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 321, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-408. Repealed

61-8-408. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 698, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1963, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 16, Ch. 153, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 424, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-409. Repealed

61-8-409. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 447, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 88, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 556, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 282, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 283, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 424, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-410. Repealed

61-8-410. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 447, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 520, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 455, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-411. Repealed

61-8-411. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 153, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-421. Repealed

61-8-421. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 474, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 447, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 525, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 300, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 153, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 421, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 424, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-422. Repealed

61-8-422. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 447, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 254, Ch. 42, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 525, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 321, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-440. Repealed

61-8-440. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 107, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-441. Repealed

61-8-441. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 107, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 547, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-442. Repealed

61-8-442. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 107, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 258, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 300, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 329, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 547, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 117, Ch. 596, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 448, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 153, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 309, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 424, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-460. Repealed

61-8-460. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 348, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-461. Repealed

61-8-461. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 348, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 4. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (Repealed) › 61-8-465. Repealed

61-8-465. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 282, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 153, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 312, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 424, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 323, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-501. Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations

61-8-501. Pedestrians subject to traffic regulations.
(1) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any traffic control device that is specifically applicable to the pedestrian unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(2) Pedestrians are subject to traffic control signals and pedestrian control signals at intersections as provided in 61-8-207 and 61-8-208.
(3) At all other places, pedestrians are accorded the privileges and are subject to the restrictions provided in this part.
(4) Local authorities may by ordinance prohibit pedestrians from crossing a roadway within a local government's jurisdiction, except in a marked crosswalk or in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
(5) Except as provided in 61-8-506(3) and except when provisions by their nature can have no application, a person operating a manually or mechanically propelled wheelchair or other low-powered, mechanically propelled vehicle designed specifically for use by a physically disabled person is accorded the privileges and is subject to the restrictions applicable to pedestrians provided in this part.
History: En. Sec. 73, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2176; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 374, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 233, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-502. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalk -- school children

61-8-502. Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalk -- school children.
(1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), when traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if necessary, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, but a pedestrian may not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible for the operator to yield. This provision does not apply under the conditions provided in 61-8-503(2).
(b) When a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, the operator of a vehicle may make a right-hand turn if the pedestrian is in the opposite half of the roadway and is not in danger.
(2) When a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the operator of any other vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
(3) A person may not operate a vehicle through a column of school children crossing a roadway or past a school crossing guard while the crossing guard is directing the movement of children across a roadway and while the crossing guard is holding an official sign in the stop position.
History: En. Sec. 74, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 54, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2177; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 484, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-503. Crossing at other than crosswalks

61-8-503. Crossing at other than crosswalks.
(1) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(2) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(3) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
History: En. Sec. 75, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2178.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-504. Operators to exercise due care

61-8-504. Operators to exercise due care.
Notwithstanding 61-8-501 through 61-8-503, an operator of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian or with a person propelling a human-powered vehicle or using an assistive mobility device upon a roadway, shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary, and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing a child or an obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person upon a roadway.
History: En. Sec. 76, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2179; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-505. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk

61-8-505. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalk.
Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.
History: En. Sec. 77, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2180.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-506. Pedestrians on roadways and highways -- wheelchair use on highways

61-8-506. Pedestrians on roadways and highways -- wheelchair use on highways.
(1) Where sidewalks are provided and their use is practicable, a pedestrian may not walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.
(2) Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian, other than an intoxicated pedestrian referred to in 61-8-508, who is walking along and upon a highway may walk only on the shoulder, as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway.
(3) A person using a wheelchair or other vehicle designed specifically for use by a physically disabled person shall use sidewalks if use of sidewalks is practicable. If use of sidewalks is unsafe or not practicable, the person may use the wheelchair or other vehicle on a highway, as far as practicable from the center of the roadway.
History: En. Sec. 78, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2181; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 374, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 233, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-507. Pedestrian soliciting rides, business, or contributions

61-8-507. Pedestrian soliciting rides, business, or contributions.
(1) A person may not stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.
(2) A person may not stand on a highway for the purpose of soliciting employment, business, or contributions from the occupant of a vehicle unless the solicitation is authorized by the proper jurisdictional authority.
History: En. Sec. 79, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2182; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-508. Intoxicated pedestrian

61-8-508. Intoxicated pedestrian.
Except in an authorized crosswalk, a person who is under the influence of alcohol or any drug may walk or stand in the public right-of-way, as defined in 60-1-103, but not on a roadway or a shoulder as is otherwise permissible under 61-8-506(2).
History: En. Sec. 80, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2183; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-509. Pedestrian's right-of-way on sidewalks

61-8-509. Pedestrian's right-of-way on sidewalks.
The driver of a vehicle crossing a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and all other traffic on the sidewalk.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 450, L. 1983.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-515. Pedestrian to yield to authorized emergency vehicle

61-8-515. Pedestrian to yield to authorized emergency vehicle.
(1) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal that meets the requirements of 61-9-401(4) and visual signals that meet the requirements of 61-9-402 or of a police vehicle that is properly making use of an audible signal, a pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to the authorized emergency vehicle or police vehicle.
(2) This section does not relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle or a police vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all individuals using the highway or from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-516. Operator of vehicle to yield to blind pedestrian

61-8-516. Operator of vehicle to yield to blind pedestrian.
On a way of the state open to the public, the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a blind pedestrian who is carrying a visible white cane or who is accompanied by a guide dog.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 5. Pedestrian Traffic › 61-8-517. Pedestrians at railroad crossings

61-8-517. Pedestrians at railroad crossings.
A pedestrian may not pass through, around, over, or under a crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 374, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 6. Bicycle Traffic › 61-8-601. Effect of regulations

61-8-601. Effect of regulations.
(1) It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this part.
(2) Subject to the exceptions stated in this part, the regulations applicable to bicycles apply whenever:
(a) a bicycle or moped is operated on any highway; or
(b) a bicycle is operated on any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
History: En. Sec. 81, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2184; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 6. Bicycle Traffic › 61-8-602. Traffic laws applicable to persons operating bicycles or mopeds

61-8-602. Traffic laws applicable to persons operating bicycles or mopeds.
A person operating a bicycle or moped is granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle by chapter 7, chapter 9, and this chapter except for special regulations in this part or the provisions of chapter 7, chapter 9, and this chapter that by their nature cannot apply.
History: En. Sec. 82, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2185; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 6. Bicycle Traffic › 61-8-603. Riding on bicycles or mopeds

61-8-603. Riding on bicycles or mopeds.
A person propelling a bicycle or moped may ride only on or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle or moped.
History: En. Sec. 83, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2186; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 6. Bicycle Traffic › 61-8-604. Clinging to vehicles

61-8-604. Clinging to vehicles.
A person riding on any bicycle, coaster, moped, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle may not attach the conveyance or be attached to any vehicle on a roadway, but a bicycle trailer may be attached to a bicycle.
History: En. Sec. 84, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2187; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1964, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 255, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 6. Bicycle Traffic › 61-8-605. Riding on roadways

61-8-605. Riding on roadways.
(1) A person operating a bicycle on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic shall ride in the right-hand lane of the roadway, subject to the following provisions:
(a) If the right-hand lane is wide enough to be safely shared with overtaking vehicles, a bicyclist shall ride far enough to the right as judged safe by the bicyclist to facilitate the movement of overtaking vehicles unless other conditions make it unsafe to do so.
(b) A bicyclist may use a lane other than the right-hand lane when:
(i) overtaking and passing a slower vehicle;
(ii) preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;
(iii) the right-hand lane is a dedicated right-turn lane and the bicyclist does not intend to turn right; or
(iv) it is necessary to avoid a condition that makes it unsafe to ride in the right-hand lane of the roadway.
(2) A person operating a bicycle on a one-way roadway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as close to the left side of the roadway as judged safe by the bicyclist.
(3) Persons riding bicycles on a roadway shall ride in single file except when:
(a) riding on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles;
(b) overtaking and passing another bicycle;
(c) riding on a paved shoulder or in a parking lane, in which case the persons may ride two abreast; or
(d) riding within a single lane on a laned roadway with at least two lanes in each direction, in which case the persons may ride two abreast only if they do not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic more than they would otherwise impede traffic by riding single file and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(4) A bicyclist is not expected or required to ride:
(a) over or through hazards at the edge of a roadway, including but not limited to fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow lanes; or
(b) without a reasonable margin of safety on the right side of the roadway.
History: En. Sec. 85, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 110, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2188; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 508, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 169, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 208, Ch. 542, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 255, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 6. Bicycle Traffic › 61-8-606. Carrying articles

61-8-606. Carrying articles.
A person operating a bicycle or moped may not carry any package, bundle, or article that prevents the person from keeping at least one hand on the handlebars.
History: En. Sec. 86, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2189; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 255, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 6. Bicycle Traffic › 61-8-607. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles and mopeds

61-8-607. Lamps and other equipment on bicycles and mopeds.
(1) A bicycle or moped when in use at dawn, dusk, or nighttime must be equipped with:
(a) a lamp on the front emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front. In lieu of a lamp affixed to the bicycle or moped, a bicyclist may use a lamp with equal intensity and visibility affixed to the cyclist's helmet and facing forward.
(b) facing the rear, either a lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear or a red reflector visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear when illuminated by low-beam motor vehicle headlamps; and
(c) reflective material large and reflective enough to be visible from the left and right sides from a distance of at least 500 feet when illuminated by low-beam motor vehicle headlamps.
(2) A bicycle or moped must be equipped with a brake enabling the operator to stop the bicycle or moped within no more than 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles an hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
History: En. Sec. 87, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2190; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 255, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 374, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 275, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 6. Bicycle Traffic › 61-8-608. Bicycles or mopeds on sidewalks and bike lanes

61-8-608. Bicycles or mopeds on sidewalks and bike lanes.
(1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3)(b), a person operating a bicycle or moped on and along a sidewalk or across a roadway on and along a crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian.
(2) A person may not ride a bicycle or moped on and along a sidewalk or across a roadway on and along a crosswalk where the use of a bicycle or moped is prohibited by official traffic control devices.
(3) (a) Except as provided in subsections (1) and (2), a person operating a vehicle by human power on and along a sidewalk or across a roadway on and along a crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances.
(b) A moped may be operated on and along a sidewalk or a bicycle path only under human propulsion and may not be operated on or along a sidewalk or bicycle path if the moped is under power from an independent power source.
(c) A moped may be operated under human propulsion or an independent power source on a highway, in a designated bicycle lane on a highway, or on the shoulder of a highway.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 450, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 6. Bicycle Traffic › 61-8-609. Bicycle or moped racing -- when lawful

61-8-609. Bicycle or moped racing -- when lawful.
(1) Bicycle or moped racing on a highway is prohibited except as authorized in this section.
(2) Bicycle or moped racing on a highway is lawful when a racing event is approved by state or local authorities on any highway under their respective jurisdictions. Approval of bicycle or moped highway racing events may be granted only under conditions that ensure reasonable safety for all race participants, spectators, and other highway users and that prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow.
(3) By agreement with the approving authority, participants in an approved bicycle or moped highway racing event may be exempted from compliance with any traffic laws otherwise applicable if traffic control is adequate to ensure the safety of all highway users.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 75, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 374, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-701. Charging violations

61-8-701. Charging violations.
In every charge of a violation of any speed regulation in this chapter the complaint, and also the summons or notice to appear shall specify the speed at which the defendant is alleged to have driven, also the speed applicable within the district or at the location.
History: En. Sec. 47, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2150.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-702. Use of radar -- evidence admissible

61-8-702. Use of radar -- evidence admissible.
The speed of any motor vehicle may be measured by the use of radio microwaves or other electrical device. The results of such measurements shall be accepted as evidence of the speed of such motor vehicle in any court or legal proceedings where the speed of the motor vehicle is at issue.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 120, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2150.1.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-703. Arrest without warrant in radar cases

61-8-703. Arrest without warrant in radar cases.
(1) The driver of a motor vehicle may be arrested without a warrant under this section if the arresting officer is in uniform or displays the officer's badge of authority and has either:
(a) observed the recording of the speed of the vehicle by radio microwaves or other electrical device; or
(b) received, from the officer who has observed the speed of the vehicle recorded by the radio microwaves or other electrical device, a radio message giving the license number or other sufficient identification of the vehicle and the recorded speed, dispatched immediately after the speed of the vehicle was recorded.
(2) The arrest without a warrant of any driver must be made immediately after the observation or radio message and as the result of uninterrupted pursuit.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 120, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2150.2; amd. Sec. 1965, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-704. Erection of signs -- definition

61-8-704. Erection of signs -- definition.
(1) The operator of a motor vehicle may not be arrested under 61-8-703 unless signs have been placed at or near the state line on the primary highway system, outside towns or cities having over 2,500 population, and outside county seats on the primary highways to indicate the legal rate of speed.
(2) Any municipality that uses radio microwaves or another electrical device for law enforcement purposes shall erect and maintain appropriate signs giving notice of that use at a conspicuous place at or near the corporate limits of the municipality, upon each state highway and arterial street or highway entering the municipality, and at other places considered necessary by the municipal authorities for the information of the traveling public.
(3) Signs giving notice that the speed of vehicles may be measured by radio microwaves or other electrical device must be placed as required for speed signs in subsection (1). However, the absence of signs may not in itself invalidate an otherwise proper arrest.
(4) As used in this section, "arterial street" means any federal or state numbered route, controlled-access highway, or other major radial or circumferential street or highway designated by local authorities within their respective jurisdictions as part of a major arterial system or highway.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 120, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 205, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2150.3; amd. Sec. 209, Ch. 542, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-705. Officers or highway patrol officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles

61-8-705. Officers or highway patrol officers authorized to remove illegally stopped vehicles.
(1) Whenever any police officer or highway patrol officer finds a vehicle standing upon a highway in violation of any of the provisions of 61-8-353 through 61-8-355, such officer or highway patrol officer is hereby authorized to move such vehicle or require the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to move the same to a position off the paved or main-traveled part of such highway.
(2) Whenever any police officer or highway patrol officer finds a vehicle unattended upon any bridge or roadway or in any tunnel where such vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic, such officer or highway patrol officer is hereby authorized to provide for the removal of such vehicle pursuant to Title 61, chapter 12, part 4, except that the time limits imposed in 61-12-401 do not apply to removal under this subsection.
History: En. Sec. 97, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-21-100; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 71, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-706. Removal of unauthorized sign

61-8-706. Removal of unauthorized sign.
(1) An unauthorized sign, emblem, marker, or traffic control device or portion thereof encroaching into, over, or upon a right-of-way of a state highway or controlled-access highway is a public nuisance, and the department may remove it or cause it to be removed without notice and without liability for the removal.
(2) Every sign, signal, or marking prohibited by 61-8-210 is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway is hereby empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice.
History: (1)En. Sec. 31, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 224, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 316, L. 1974; Sec. 32-2134, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 37, Ch. 263, L. 1955; Sec. 32-2140, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2134(f), 32-2140(e).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-711. Violation of chapter -- penalty

61-8-711. Violation of chapter -- penalty.
(1) It is a misdemeanor for a person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter unless the violation is declared to be a felony.
(2) Each person convicted of a misdemeanor for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter for which another penalty is not provided shall for a first conviction be punished by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100. For a second conviction within 1 year after the first conviction, the person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $200. Upon a third or subsequent conviction within 1 year after the first conviction, the person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500.
(3) Except as provided in subsection (4), failure to pay a fine imposed under this chapter is a civil contempt of the court. On failure of payment of a fine, the court may:
(a) order enforcement of the fine by execution in the manner provided in 25-13-204 and under the provisions of Title 25, chapter 13; or
(b) if the court finds that the person is unable to pay, order the person to perform community service.
(4) If property is not found in an amount necessary to satisfy the unpaid portion of the fine and if the court makes a written finding that community service is inappropriate, the person shall be imprisoned in the county jail in the county in which the offense was committed, and the imprisonment shall be the number of days that the fine is divisible by the dollar amount of the incarceration credit contained in 46-18-403.
(5) Upon conviction, the court costs or any part of the court costs may be assessed against the defendant in the discretion of the court.
History: En. Sec. 154, Ch. 263, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 32-21-157; amd. Sec. 70, Ch. 421, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 128, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 134, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-712. Penalty for erection of unauthorized sign

61-8-712. Penalty for erection of unauthorized sign.
The erection of a sign, emblem, marker, or traffic control device in violation of 61-8-203 is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $300.
History: En. Sec. 31, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 224, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2134(e).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-713. Injury to or removal of sign or marker as misdemeanor -- penalty

61-8-713. Injury to or removal of sign or marker as misdemeanor -- penalty.
(1) A person who maliciously injures, defaces, damages, or removes any sign, signal, or marker, either temporarily or permanently erected on the right-of-way of any secondary, state, or interstate highway for warning, instruction, or information of the public, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of $250, by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 60 days, or both. This section applies to secondary, state, or interstate highways that are completed and to secondary, state, or interstate highways that are under construction or repair.
(2) A person may not, without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, or remove any official traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield, or insignia on or part of the sign or device.
(3) As used in this section, "railroad sign or signal" means any sign, signal, or device erected by authority of a public body or official or by a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment.
History: (1)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 184, L. 1965; Sec. 32-2134.1, R.C.M. 1947; (2)En. Sec. 38, Ch. 263, L. 1955; Sec. 32-2141, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2134.1, 32-2141; amd. Sec. 210, Ch. 542, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 256, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-714. Repealed

61-8-714. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 39, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 194, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 201, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 132, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 289, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 430, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2142(3), (4); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 56, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 301, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 451, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 433, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 242, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 476, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 101, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 102, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 105, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 789, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 474, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 447, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 517, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 567, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 512, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 525, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 455, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 563, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 300, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 426, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 477, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 225, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 226, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 282, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 424, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-715. Reckless driving -- reckless endangerment of emergency personnel or highway workers -- failure to yield to an emergency vehicle -- penalty

61-8-715. Reckless driving -- reckless endangerment of emergency personnel or highway workers -- failure to yield to an emergency vehicle -- penalty.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person convicted of reckless driving under 61-8-301(1)(a) or (1)(b), convicted of reckless endangerment of a highway worker under 61-8-389, or convicted of reckless endangerment of emergency personnel or reckless endangerment of highway workers under 61-8-389 shall be punished on a first conviction by imprisonment for a term of not more than 90 days, a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500, or both. On a second or subsequent conviction, the person shall be punished by imprisonment for a term of not less than 5 days or more than 6 months, a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000, or both.
(2) A person who is convicted of reckless driving under 61-8-301 or convicted of reckless endangerment of emergency personnel or reckless endangerment of highway workers under 61-8-389 and whose offense results in the death or serious bodily injury of another person shall be punished by a fine in an amount not exceeding $10,000, incarceration for a term not to exceed 1 year, or both.
(3) A person who is convicted of failure to yield to an emergency vehicle under 61-8-346 shall be punished as follows:
(a) for a first conviction, a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000, a sentence of community service of not less than 50 hours or more than 100 hours, or both;
(b) for a second conviction, a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000, a sentence of community service of not less than 100 hours or more than 200 hours, or both; and
(c) for a third or subsequent conviction, a fine of not less than $3,000 or more than $5,000, a sentence of imprisonment for a term of not less than 30 days, or both.
History: En. Sec. 40, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 201, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 287, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2143(2), (3); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 221, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 473, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 561, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 46, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 45, Ch. 352, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 379, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 417, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 44, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 385, L. 2021; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 258, L. 2023; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 552, L. 2023; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 567, L. 2023.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-716. Careless driving -- penalty

61-8-716. Careless driving -- penalty.
(1) A person who violates the provisions of 61-8-302 is guilty of the offense of careless driving and, except as provided in subsection (2), is punishable as provided in 61-8-711.
(2) A person whose violation of the provisions of 61-8-302 results in the death or serious bodily injury of another person shall be punished by a fine in an amount not exceeding $5,000, by incarceration for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both.
History: En. 32-2143.4 by Sec. 2, Ch. 294, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2143.4; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 561, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-717. Penalty for unauthorized speed contest

61-8-717. Penalty for unauthorized speed contest.
Any person convicted for violation of 61-8-308 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500 or by imprisonment in the county or city jail for not more than 6 months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 100, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2143.2.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-718. Repealed

61-8-718. Repealed.
Sec. 10, Ch. 43, L. 1999.
History: En. 32-2144.6 by Sec. 6, Ch. 60, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 248, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 6, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2144.6(1); amd. Sec. 71, Ch. 421, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 681, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 38, Ch. 557, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-719. Penalty for leaving vehicle on public property

61-8-719. Penalty for leaving vehicle on public property.
Any person or persons violating the provisions of 61-8-356 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $300 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 5 days or more than 90 days or by both fine and imprisonment.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 288, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 53-909(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-720. Controlled-access violation -- penalty

61-8-720. Controlled-access violation -- penalty.
A person who violates any of the provisions of 61-8-331(2) is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon arrest and conviction, the person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $5 or more than $100.
History: En. Sec. 10-111, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4311(2); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 134, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-721. Repealed

61-8-721. Repealed.
Sec. 99, Ch. 421, L. 1979.
History: En. 75-7007 by Sec. 284, Ch. 5, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 75-7007(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-722. Repealed

61-8-722. Repealed.
Sec. 44, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 698, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 242, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 101, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 105, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 262, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 789, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 474, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 447, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 518, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 567, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 255, Ch. 42, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 512, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 525, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 300, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 426, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 477, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 225, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 226, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 282, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 153, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 424, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-723. Offenses committed by persons under 18 years of age

61-8-723. Offenses committed by persons under 18 years of age.
A person under 18 years of age who is convicted of an offense under this title may not be punished by incarceration, but shall be punished by:
(1) a fine not to exceed the fine that could be imposed on the person if the person were an adult, provided that the person may not be imprisoned for failure to pay the fine;
(2) revocation of the person's driver's license by the court or suspension of the license for a period set by the court;
(3) impoundment by a law enforcement officer designated by the court of the motor vehicle operated by the person for a period of time not exceeding 60 days if the court finds that the person either owns the vehicle or is the only person who uses the vehicle; or
(4) any combination of subsections (1) through (3).
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 484, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1966, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 61. Motor Vehicles › Chapter 8. Traffic Regulation › Part 7. Enforcement -- Penalties › 61-8-724. No-passing zone violation -- penalty

61-8-724. No-passing zone violation -- penalty.
A person convicted of a violation of 61-8-326 shall be punished upon conviction by imprisonment for a period of not more than 6 months or by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500 or by both fine and imprisonment.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 334, L. 1995.