61-9-520. Violation of tire chain or traction device use -- penalty. (1) A person violating the provisions of 61-9-406(6) and (7) is guilty of the nonmoving offense of failure to use chains or approved traction devices when required and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of:
(a) $250; or
(b) $750 when the result of the violation of this section is an incident that causes the closure of all lanes in one or both directions of a highway.
(2) A violation of 61-9-406(6) and (7) is not a misdemeanor subject to 45-2-101, 61-9-511, 61-9-512, or 61-9-519.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 448, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 93, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 126, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 5. Enforcement -- Penalties
61-9-501. Inspections by officers of department
61-9-502. Semiannual inspection of school buses
61-9-503. Owners and drivers to comply with inspection laws
61-9-505. through 61-9-510 reserved
61-9-511. Violation of chapter -- penalty
61-9-512. Violation of rules -- penalty
61-9-513. Violation of general lighting requirement and slow-moving vehicle provisions -- penalty
61-9-514. Unauthorized use of firefighter's private vehicle -- penalty
61-9-515. Violations of provisions relating to fenders, splash aprons, or flaps -- penalty
61-9-516. Penalty for seatbelt violations
61-9-517. Violation of towing requirements -- penalty
61-9-518. Violation of motorcycle or quadricycle requirements -- penalty
61-9-519. Violation of tire restrictions -- penalty
61-9-520. Violation of tire chain or traction device use -- penalty
61-9-521. Violation of engine compression brake device provisions -- penalty