Montana Drunk Driving Laws

• BAC Limit: 0.08
• Enhanced Penalty BAC Level: 0.18
• Zero Tolerance Level: 0.02
• Implied Consent Law: Yes
• License Suspension 1st Offense: 6 Months
• License Suspension 2nd Offense: 1 Year
• License Suspension 3rd Offense: 1 Year
• Mandatory Jail Time: After 2nd Offense
• Mandatory Alcohol Education: Yes
• Mandatory Alcohol Treatment: Yes
• Ignition Interlock Device: Yes
• Vehicle Confiscation: After 3rd Offense
• Hardship License: No
• Open Container Law: For driver and passengers

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Montana Drunk Driving News

Sobering reality Helena Independent Record Since Montana adopted a felony DUI law 12 years ago, 2441 offenders with 3008 felony convictions have fallen under state supervision, the Montana Department ... and more » more...

Alcohol-fueled crashes shatter lives forever ? in an instant Billings Gazette Since Montana adopted a felony DUI law 12 years ago, 2441 offenders with 3008 felony convictions have fallen under state supervision, the Montana Department ... and more » more...

Montana Drunk Drivers Learn How to Beat the System Flathead Beacon Shockley is a member of the legislative interim committee reviewing possible DUI law changes. Shockley says he doesn\'t think criminalizing a refusal to take ... and more » more...

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