MontanaSB 47169th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

Generally revise vehicular traffic laws related to pedestrian crossings

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

Drivers pay for damaged crosswalk devices

If your vehicle damages a pedestrian‑actuated device, you must pay to repair or replace it.

Fines for not yielding at crosswalks

The law sets fines for failing to yield at a crosswalk. A first conviction is $25 to $100. A second conviction within one year of the first is $50 to $200. A third or later within one year of the first is $100 to $500. If a pedestrian‑actuated device is activated, fines are higher: first $75 to $149; later $150 to $250.

Courts can add costs and collect fines

On conviction, the court can add court costs to what you owe. If you do not pay the fine, the court treats it as civil contempt and can use state collection tools. If the court finds you cannot pay, it can order community service instead of money.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Dave Fern
Democrat • Senate

Cosponsors

Julie Darling
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 231 • No: 64

House vote • 4/15/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 80 • No: 17

House vote • 4/14/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 83 • No: 17

Senate vote • 3/21/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 34 • No: 16

Senate vote • 3/6/2025