Montana § 61-11-213 - Habitual Traffic Offender Operating Motor Vehicle Guilty Of Misdemeanor
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-11-213 — Habitual Traffic Offender Operating Motor Vehicle Guilty Of Misdemeanor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-11-213. Habitual Traffic Offender Operating Motor Vehicle Guilty Of Misdemeanor
Habitual traffic offender operating motor vehicle guilty of misdemeanor. A person who is declared to be a habitual traffic offender under this part who operates a motor vehicle in this state during the period of revocation of the person's driver's license or driving privileges is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be imprisoned for a period of not less than 14 days or more than 1 year or fined not more than $1,000, or both, and the department, upon receiving a record of the conviction of a person under this section, shall extend the period of revocation for an additional 1 year. However, in cases in which the prohibited operation of a motor vehicle by a habitual traffic offender is necessitated in a situation of extreme emergency in order to save life, limb, or property, the person may not be considered guilty of a violation under this part.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-11-213
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-11-213 cover?
Section 61-11-213 ("Habitual Traffic Offender Operating Motor Vehicle Guilty Of Misdemeanor") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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