Montana § 61-9-229 - Flashing Amber Light On Mail Delivery Vehicle
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-9-229 — Flashing Amber Light On Mail Delivery Vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-9-229. Flashing Amber Light On Mail Delivery Vehicle
Flashing amber light on mail delivery vehicle. (1) A vehicle engaged in delivery of United States mail may be equipped with a blinker-type or revolving amber light mounted on the top of the vehicle, and the light may be illuminated while the vehicle is engaged in delivery of mail. (2) A person delivering the United States mail and illuminating an amber light on a privately owned motor vehicle shall carry attached to the motor vehicle an identification card showing the name of the owner of the vehicle and signed by the postmaster authorizing the use of the amber light.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-9-229
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-9-229 cover?
Section 61-9-229 ("Flashing Amber Light On Mail Delivery Vehicle") 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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