Montana § 61-9-430 - Bumpers
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-9-430 — Bumpers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-9-430. Bumpers
Bumpers. (1) A motor vehicle of less than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or rating registered in Montana, except a motorcycle, a quadricycle, a motor-driven cycle, or a farm tractor, must be equipped with a front bumper and, unless the vehicle is equipped with work-performing features that make installation impractical or unnecessary, with a rear bumper. (2) This section does not apply to a street rod, vehicles not originally equipped with front or rear bumpers, or vehicles for which bumpers were not required by federal law or regulation at the time of manufacture.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-9-430
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-9-430 cover?
Section 61-9-430 ("Bumpers") 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 § 61-9-430?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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