61-9-321. Engine compression brake device -- use. (1) A commercial motor vehicle equipped with an engine compression brake device must be equipped with a muffler in good working condition to prevent excessive noise.
(2) An operator of a commercial motor vehicle that has an engine compression brake device with a factory-installed muffler or an equivalent after-market muffler may not be prohibited from using the engine compression brake device.
(3) The department of transportation employees who are designated as peace officers pursuant to 61-10-154 shall work with law enforcement in the enforcement of standards adopted pursuant to this section.
(4) Notice of a deficiency must be given pursuant to 61-9-501.
(5) A violation of the rules adopted to implement to this section is punishable as provided in 61-9-521.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 357, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 217, Ch. 542, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 146, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
61-9-301. Brake equipment required
61-9-302. Service brakes -- adequacy
61-9-303. Parking brakes -- adequacy
61-9-304. Brakes required on all wheels -- exceptions
61-9-305. Automatic trailer brake application upon breakaway
61-9-306. Tractor brakes protected
61-9-307. Trailer air reservoirs safeguarded
61-9-308. Two means of emergency brake operation
61-9-309. Single control to operate all brakes
61-9-310. Reservoir capacity and check valve
61-9-312. Performance ability of brakes
61-9-313. Maintenance of brakes
61-9-314. Hydraulic brake fluid
61-9-315. Brakes on motor-driven cycles