61-10-109. Operation without special permits prohibited. The operation of vehicles or combinations of vehicles having dimensions or weights in excess of the maximum limits specified in 61-10-101 through 61-10-104 and 61-10-106 through 61-10-108 is permitted only if authorized by special permit issued under 61-10-121 through 61-10-125 by the department of transportation or its agents or the highway patrol.
History: En. 32-1123.10 by Sec. 21, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 32-1123.10; amd. Sec. 75, Ch. 421, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 40, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 236, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 232, L. 1997.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 10. Size -- Weight -- Load
Part 1. Standards, Permits, and Fees
61-10-101. Standards of maximum dimensions, weights, etc
61-10-102. Width -- definitions
61-10-104. Length -- definitions
61-10-106. Measuring distance between axles
61-10-107. Maximum gross weight
61-10-108. Reduction under special circumstances
61-10-109. Operation without special permits prohibited
61-10-111. Governor's authority to exempt vehicles from size and weight limits
61-10-113. Issuance of permits for overweight and oversize loads -- interstate agreements
61-10-114. through 61-10-120 reserved
61-10-121. Permits for excess size and weight -- exempt from environmental review -- agents
61-10-122. Discretion of issuer -- conditions
61-10-124. Special permits -- fees
61-10-127. Permits issued to governmental entities
61-10-128. When authorities may restrict right to use roadway
61-10-129. Rules regarding overlength vehicles
61-10-130. Custom combiner's special permit -- fee -- collection -- distribution -- not transferable
61-10-131. through 61-10-140 reserved
61-10-144. Violation of standards -- tolerance
61-10-146. Special permits -- misrepresentations and violations as misdemeanor
61-10-147. Penalties for using highway when use is restricted
61-10-148. Disposition of fines and forfeited bonds