61-8-1024. Ignition interlock device -- assisting in starting and operating -- circumventing -- penalty. (1) It is unlawful for a person who is subject to a restriction under 61-8-1010 to operate a vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device.
(2) A person may not knowingly assist a person who is restricted to the use of an ignition interlock device to start and operate the restricted person's vehicle.
(3) A person may not knowingly circumvent the operation of an ignition interlock device.
(4) A person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months or both.
(5) This section does not apply if:
(a) the starting of a motor vehicle or the request to start a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device is done for the purpose of safety or mechanical repair of the device or the vehicle; and
(b) the person subject to the restriction does not operate the vehicle.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 498, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 10. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
61-8-1002. Driving under influence
61-8-1003. through 61-8-1006 reserved
61-8-1007. Penalty for driving under influence -- first through third offenses
61-8-1008. Penalty for driving under influence -- fourth and subsequent offenses
61-8-1009. Driving under influence -- assessment, education, and treatment required
61-8-1012. through 61-8-1015 reserved
61-8-1017. Right of appeal to court
61-8-1018. Evidence admissible -- conditions of admissibility
61-8-1019. Administration of tests
61-8-1020. through 61-8-1023 reserved
61-8-1026. Unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway
61-8-1028. through 61-8-1030 reserved
61-8-1031. Suspension of imprisonment sentence for DUI court participation
61-8-1032. Mandatory suspension of license following certain implied consent action