Montana Driver’s License
Driver Education:
But before you even consider applying for any kind of permit or license you must first enroll in State-approved traffic school. Make sure it is State approved. Don't guess on this. You don't want to spend valuable time and money in some driving school that uses a mufflerless 1976 Ford Pinto for its teaching vehicle, and then learn upon graduating that its certificate is not recognized by the State.
For a list of State-approved traffic schools contact the Records and Driver Control Bureau at (406) 444-3288.
Snagging yourself a Montana Driver License Manual is also highly advised. It is your best source for passing the written part of your driver's license exam.
Driver’s Permits: Click here for details
Divers Training: Click here for details
Montana Speed Limits
61-8-303. Speed restrictions.
(1) Except as provided in 61-8-309, 61-8-310, 61-8-312, and subsection (2) of this section, the speed limit for vehicles traveling:
(a) on a federal-aid interstate highway outside an urbanized area of 50,000 population or more is 75 miles an hour at all times and the speed limit for vehicles traveling on federal-aid interstate highways within an urbanized area of 50,000 population or more is 65 miles an hour at all times;
(b) on any other public highway of this state is 70 miles an hour during the daytime and 65 miles an hour during the nighttime;
(c) in an urban district is 25 miles an hour.
(2) The speed limit for vehicles traveling on U.S. highway 93 between reference marker 133 northwest of Whitefish and the Idaho border is 65 miles an hour at all times. The speed limit imposed by this subsection ceases to be effective if U.S. highway 93 is upgraded to a continuous four-lane highway.
3) A vehicle subject to the speed limits imposed in subsection (1) traveling on a two-lane road may exceed the speed limits imposed in subsection (1) by 10 miles an hour in order to overtake and pass a vehicle and return safely to the right-hand lane.
(4) Subject to the maximum speed limits set forth in subsections (1) and (2), a person shall operate a vehicle in a careful and prudent manner and at a reduced rate of speed no greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions existing at the point of operation, taking into account the amount and character of traffic, visibility, weather, and roadway conditions.
(5) Except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with subsection (4), the limits specified in 61-8-312 and in this section or established as authorized in 61-8-309 through 61-8-311 and 61-8-313 are the maximum lawful speeds allowed.
(6) "Daytime" means from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. "Nighttime" means at any other hour.
(7) The speed limits set forth in this section may be altered by the transportation commission or a local authority as authorized in 61-8-309, 61-8-310, 61-8-313, and 61-8-314.
Montana Driving Laws/Info
First Montana DUI Offense
- Jail – 24 Hours to 6 Months
- Jail – 48 Hours to 12 Months (Passenger under 16 in Vehicle)
- Fine - $300-$1,000
- Fine - $600-$2,000 (Passenger under 16 in Vehicle)
- License Suspension – 6 Months
- Ignition Interlock Device / Probationary License Possible
- Complete Chemical Dependency Education Course or Treatment
Second Montana DUI Offense
- Jail – 7 Days to 6 Months
- Jail – 14 Days to 12 Months (Passenger under 16 in Vehicle)
- Fine - $600-$1,000
- Fine - $1,200-$2,000 (Passenger under 16 in Vehicle)
- License Suspension – 1 Year
- Probationary License – Possible After 45 Days if,
- Driver Pays for Ignition Interlock Device Lease, Installation and Maintenance
- or Vehicle May be Seized and Subjected to Forfeiture
- Complete Chemical Dependency Education Course or Treatment
Third Montana DUI Offense
- Jail – 30 Days to 1 Year
- Jail – 60 Days to 12 Months (Passenger under 16 in Vehicle)
- Fine - $1,000-$5,000
- Fine - $2,000-$10,000 (Passenger under 16 in Vehicle)
- License Suspension – 1 Year
- Probationary License – Possible After 45 Days if,
- Driver Pays for Ignition Interlock Device Lease, Installation and Maintenance
- Or Vehicle May be Seized and Subjected to Forfeiture
- Complete Chemical Dependency Education Course or Treatment
MO License Point System:
Montana Point System
- Deliberate Homicide: 15 points
- Negligent Homicide: 12 points
- Negligent Vehicular Assault: 12 points
- Felonies (vehicular): 12 points
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI): 10 points
- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .10 or higher: 10 points
- Driving while Suspended or Revoked: 6 points
- Reckless Driving: 5 points
- Drag Racing: 5 points
- Insurance Violations: 4 points
- Speeding: 3 points
- No Driver's License: 2 points
- Other Moving Violations: 2 points
