Montana Statutes
§ 61-8-716 — Careless Driving -- Penalty
61-8-716 . Careless driving -- penalty.
(1)A person who violates the provisions of 61-8-302 is guilty of the offense of careless driving and, except as provided in subsection (2), is punishable as provided in 61-8-711 .
(2)A person whose violation of the provisions of 61-8-302 results in the death or serious bodily injury of another person shall be punished by a fine in an amount not exceeding $5,000, by incarceration for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both.
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Legislative History
En. 32-2143.4 by Sec. 2, Ch. 294, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2143.4; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 561, L. 2001.
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§ 61-8-1001
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Through 61-8-1006 Reserved§ 61-8-101
Application§ 61-8-1010
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Through 61-8-1015 Reserved§ 61-8-1017
Right Of Appeal To Court§ 61-8-1019
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