Mont. Code Ann. § 61-8-607
Lamps and other equipment on bicycles,mopeds, or motorized scooters
En. Sec. 87, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2190; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 255, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 374, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 275, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 693, L. 2025.
(1) A bicycle, moped, or motorized scooter when in use at dawn, dusk, or nighttime must be equipped with:
- (a) a lamp on the front emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front. In lieu of a lamp affixed to the bicycle, moped, or motorized scooter, a rider may use a lamp with equal intensity and visibility affixed to the rider's helmet and facing forward.
- (b) facing the rear, either a lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear or a red reflector visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear when illuminated by low-beam motor vehicle headlamps. In lieu of a lamp affixed to the bicycle, moped, or motorized scooter, a rider may use a red lamp with equal intensity and visibility affixed to the rider and facing the rear.
- (c) reflective material large and reflective enough to be visible from the left and right sides from a distance of at least 500 feet when illuminated by low-beam motor vehicle headlamps.
- (2) A bicycle, moped, or motorized scooter must be equipped with a brake enabling the operator to stop the bicycle, moped, or motorized scooter within no more than 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles an hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
History: En. Sec. 87, Ch. 263, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 32-2190; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 503, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 255, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 374, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 275, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 693, L. 2025.