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Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Montana -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs (MCA Title 61, Ch. 8, Part 4) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Drivers to be licensed (MCA section 61-5-102) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | When proof of financial responsibility required (MCA section 61-6-131) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Registration required (MCA section 61-3-301) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Limitation on U-turns (MCA section 61-8-334) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accidents involving death or personal injuries (MCA section 61-7-103) Accidents involving damage to vehicle (MCA section 61-7-104) |
| Mechanical Violations | Vehicle Equipment (MCA Title 61, Ch. 9) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving (MCA section 61-8-301) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Obedience to traffic control devices (MCA section 61-8-201) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Seatbelt use required (MCA section 61-13-103) |
| Speeding | Speed restrictions (MCA section 61-8-303) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Vehicle Equipment (MCA Title 61, Ch. 9) |
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