Teen and Novice Drivers: Montana
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Montana. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Helmets required for riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
8 years (or 4 years by mail)
75 and over: renewal every 4 years
Per se >0 for some drugs
Legal for medical use
THC per se (5 ng)
80
70
65
65
Day: 70 Night: 65
Day: 70 (Light Trucks), 60 (Heavy Trucks) Night: 65 (Light Trucks), 55 (Heavy Trucks)
0.16
6 months
Yes
Mandatory for repeat convictions
Yes
No
6 yrs and older and over 60 lbs
Under 6 yrs and under 60 lbs
16 years
14 / 6
6
50 (10)
15
11 p.m. - 5 a.m.
First 6 months: no more than 1 under 18 Second 6 months: no more than 3 under 18
Secondary
6 and over
All
No
No
No
No
n/a
None
n/a
Prohibited
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years
Type of Law
Secondary
Speed Cameras
None
Red Light Cameras
Prohibited
All
Minimum double original fine
Yes
Yes