61-8-312. Special speed limitations on trucks, truck tractors, and motor-driven cycles. (1) Except as provided in 61-8-303, 61-8-309, 61-8-310, and subsection (2) of this section, the speed limit for a truck or truck tractor of more than 1 ton "manufacturer's rated capacity" traveling on:
(a) an interstate highway, as defined in 60-1-103, is 70 miles an hour; and
(b) any other public highway is 65 miles an hour.
(2) Except as provided in 61-8-303, 61-8-309, and 61-8-310, the speed limit for a vehicle subject to a term permit under 61-10-124(2)(d) or a truck-trailer-trailer or truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer-trailer combination of vehicles subject to special permits under 61-10-124(3) is 65 miles an hour unless otherwise stated in the permit.
(3) A person may not operate a motor-driven cycle at any time mentioned in 61-9-201 at a speed greater than 35 miles an hour unless the motor-driven cycle is equipped with a headlamp or lamps that are adequate to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of 300 feet ahead.
History: En. Sec. 45, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 241, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 119, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 253, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2148; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 474, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 437, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 48, Ch. 16, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 232, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 43, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 352, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 395, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 299, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 438, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 89, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements
61-8-301. Reckless driving -- reckless endangerment of highway worker
61-8-308. Permission of authorities to hold speed contest
61-8-311. Minimum speed regulations
61-8-312. Special speed limitations on trucks, truck tractors, and motor-driven cycles
61-8-313. Special speed limitations
61-8-314. Traffic violations in construction zone and work zone -- definitions
61-8-316. Fleeing from or eluding peace officer
61-8-317. Right-of-way for vehicles engaged in mobile highway maintenance
61-8-318. and 61-8-319 reserved
61-8-320. Right-of-way for bicycles
61-8-321. Drive on right side of roadway -- exceptions
61-8-322. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
61-8-323. Overtaking vehicle on left
61-8-324. Overtaking vehicle on right
61-8-325. Limitations on overtaking on the left
61-8-327. One-way roadways, rotary traffic islands, and roundabouts
61-8-328. Driving on roadways laned for traffic
61-8-329. Following too closely
61-8-330. Driving on divided highways
61-8-331. Restricted and controlled access
61-8-332. Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway
61-8-333. Required position and method of turning at intersections
61-8-334. Limitation on U-turns -- turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited
61-8-335. Starting parked vehicle
61-8-336. Turning movements and required signals
61-8-337. Signals by hand and arm or signal device
61-8-338. Method of giving hand-and-arm signals
61-8-339. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
61-8-340. Vehicle turning left at intersection
61-8-341. Vehicle entering through highway -- definition
61-8-342. Vehicles approaching "Yield" sign
61-8-343. Vehicle entering roadway from private road, driveway, alley, or public approach ramp
61-8-344. Vehicles to stop at stop signs
61-8-345. Stop before emerging from alley, driveway, private road, or building
61-8-347. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train or other on-track equipment
61-8-348. All vehicles to stop at certain railroad grade crossings
61-8-349. Certain vehicles to stop at all railroad grade crossings
61-8-350. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings
61-8-351. Meeting or passing school bus -- vehicle operator liability for violation -- penalty
61-8-352. Prohibited operation of special lighting equipment on school buses
61-8-353. Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residence districts
61-8-354. Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places -- exceptions -- definition
61-8-355. Additional parking regulations
61-8-357. Unattended motor vehicles
61-8-358. Limitations on backing
61-8-359. Riding on motorcycles or quadricycles
61-8-360. Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism
61-8-361. Driving on mountain highways
61-8-363. Following fire apparatus prohibited
61-8-365. Putting refuse on highway prohibited
61-8-366. Riding on fenders or running boards prohibited
61-8-367. Riding in housetrailers
61-8-368. Opening and closing vehicle doors
61-8-369. Shooting from or across road or highway right-of-way
61-8-370. Securing of load -- requirement -- exemptions
61-8-373. and 61-8-374 reserved
61-8-375. Unlawful operation of motorized nonstandard vehicle -- exception
61-8-376. Authorized operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices
61-8-377. Medium-speed electric vehicle -- operating requirements
61-8-381. Equipment required for funeral vehicle -- restricted light use
61-8-382. Driving in funeral procession
61-8-383. Vehicles not in funeral procession
61-8-385. through 61-8-390 reserved
61-8-391. Operation of golf carts -- unlawful operation -- exception -- required equipment