Montana § 61-8-313 - Special Speed Limitations
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-313 — Special Speed Limitations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-8-313. Special Speed Limitations
Special speed limitations. (1) A person may not drive a vehicle equipped with solid rubber or cushion tires at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour. (2) A person may not drive a vehicle over a bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway at a speed which is greater than the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure when the structure is signposted as provided in this section. (3) The department of transportation upon request from a local authority may, or upon its own initiative shall, conduct an investigation of a bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway, and if it finds on investigation that the structure cannot safely withstand vehicles traveling at the speed otherwise permissible under this chapter, the commission shall set the maximum speed of vehicles which the structure can withstand, and the department shall erect and maintain suitable signs stating the maximum speed at a distance of not less than 100 feet before each end of the structure. (4) Upon the trial of a person charged with a violation of this section, proof of the setting of the maximum speed by the commission and the existence of the signs is conclusive evidence of the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-8-313
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-313 cover?
Section 61-8-313 ("Special Speed Limitations") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 61-8-313?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 61-8-313 apply to my situation?
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