DUI Laws in Montana
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Ignition Interlock Device Laws
- Montana ignition interlock device laws require an ignition interlock device for a driver to regain limited driving privileges if he or she is a repeat offender.
- First-time offenders are typically not required to install an interlock device in order to apply for reinstated driving privileges.
- An interlock device may be required at the discretion of the court even for first-time offenders—depending upon the circumstances of the offense.
License Suspension
Administrative Suspension
DUI laws in Montana state that drivers who are stopped for suspicion of DUI are required to take a field sobriety test. If the driver fails or refuses to take the test, he or she is subject to an immediate administrative license suspension of one year.
Judicial Suspension
In addition to the administrative suspension, drivers who are convicted of DUI face a court-ordered license suspension.
The term of this suspension is six months for a first offense and one year for second and third offenses.
DUI Penalties and Fees in Montana
| 1st Offense | Fine: $600 to $1,000 Jail Time: 24 hours to 6 months Period of License Suspension: 6 months |
|---|---|
| 2nd Offense | Fine: $1,200 to $2,000 Jail Time: 7 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 1 year |
| 3rd Offense | Fine: $2,500 to $5,000 Jail Time: 30 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 1 year |
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Schedule Install Montana License ReinstatementSource(s): Mont. Code. §§ 61-8-401, 61-8-442
Montana Department of Transportation. Retrieved April 17, 2017 from https://www.mdt.mt.gov/visionzero/docs/dui_penalties.pdf
Last Updated: November 13, 2019
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