Montana Administrative Code

18.8.1202 DART HOUGH 400 FRONT END LOADER (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1203 CATERPILLAR TRACTOR LOADER MODEL 988 (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1204 TRACTORS WITH DOZER BLADES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1205 ROADING OF INTERNATIONAL 180 PAY HAULER (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1206 ROADING OF EUCLID TANDEM TS-14 SCRAPER OVER THE STANDARD BRIDGES ON THE PRIMARY HIGHWAY SYSTEM (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP,…

18.8.1207 MICHIGAN TRACTOR DOZER MODEL 480 (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1208 MICHIGAN TRACTOR DOZER MODEL 380 (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1209 MICHIGAN TRACTOR SHOVEL MODEL 375A (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1210 EUCLID MODELS S-18, TS-18, TS-24 AND SIMILAR COMBINATIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1211 3-AXLE SCOOPMOBILE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1212 CATERPILLAR 631 - SERIES A (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1213 CATERPILLAR 650 OVER STANDARD BRIDGES AND THE PRIMARY SYSTEM (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1214 ROADING OF CATERPILLAR DW-21'S AND SIMILAR COMBINATIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1215 HAULPAC MODEL 50 (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-122, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-101 through 61-10-148, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, Eff. 11/4/74; REP, 1981 MAR p. 1194, Eff. 10/16/81.

18.8.1301 COMPLIANCE WITH WEIGH STATION SIGNS (1) Vehicles meeting the requirements of 61-10-141(1) and (3), MCA, are required to stop at all weigh stations displaying an open sign unless authorized to bypass within ARM 18.8.1302. (2) Vehicles being operated by carriers enrolled …

18.8.1302 VEHICLES AUTHORIZED TO BYPASS WEIGH STATIONS (1) The requirements contained in 61-10-141, MCA, and ARM 18.8.1301 for vehicles stopping at stations do not apply to: (a) vehicles being operated by carriers enrolled in electronic weigh station bypass programs. In-cab signa…

18.8.1401 QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING FOR MCS PERSONNEL AS PEACE OFFICERS (1) Each employee is subject to an extensive background investigation, including credit check. (2) Each employee shall successfully complete any Montana Law Enforcement Academy courses required by the MCS D…

18.8.1501 MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY DEFINITIONS (1) For purposes of interstate commerce safety operations and subchapter 15 of these rules, the department adopts by reference the definitions found at 49 CFR 390.5. (2) For purposes of intrastate commerce safety operations and subchapte…

18.8.1502 FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY RULES AND STATE MODIFICATIONS (1) Any commercial motor vehicle or motor carrier subject to regulation by the department under 61-10-154, MCA, shall comply with and the department adopts by reference the following portions of the Federal Moto…

18.8.1503 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (1) A commercial motor vehicle, motor carrier, or hazardous materials shipper shall comply with and the department adopts by reference the following federal regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning the transpo…

18.8.1505 SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM: PURPOSE AND OUT-OF-SERVICE CRITERIA (1) The safety inspection program implemented by the U.S. Department of Transportation is intended to focus on those driver-related and mechanical factors most often responsible for crashes involving trucks,…

18.8.1506 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PROGRAM OPERATIONS (1) The department shall implement a commercial vehicle safety program to assume responsibility for improving motor carrier safety and enforcing safety standards under federal regulations adopted by reference in ARM 18.8.1502…

18.8.201 INTERSTATE APPORTIONED LICENSING (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-3-716, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-3-711 through 61-3-733, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1979 MAR p. 1682, Eff. 12/28/79; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1971, Eff. 7/19/9…

18.8.202 MOTOR CARRIERS OPERATING INTERSTATE (1) Motor carriers operating interstate or both interstate and intrastate need only apply to the Montana Department of Transportation for their registration credentials. Interstate registration credentials will also be honored for intr…

18.8.203 TERM PERMIT AND TRAILER IMPLEMENTATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-3-716, 61-10-155, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-3-313, 61-3-711 through 61-3-733, 61-10-107, 61-10-121, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 2422, Eff. 1/1/96; REP, 2004 MAR p. 2392, Eff. 10/8/04.…

18.8.204 FLEET TRANSFERS (1) Motor carriers with multiple fleets of vehicles may transfer vehicles owned by that carrier from one fleet to another fleet only one time each calendar year. (2) Gross vehicle weight fees are not transferable but will be credited to the fleet from whi…

18.8.205 CHANGE OF REGISTRATION PERIOD (1) Motor carriers with multiple fleets of vehicles may change the annual registration period for a fleet, upon request of the owner, to the same registration period of one or more of the owner's other fleets. (2) The change of registration …

18.8.206 GRACE PERIOD (1) Grace periods do not apply to vehicles licensed under 61-3-711 through 61-3-717 and 61-3-721 through 61-3-733 , MCA. Vehicle registrations must be renewed on or before the last day of the month for the designated annual registration period. Authorizing s…

18.8.207 PAYMENT OF FEES (1) Full registration fees for motor vehicles subject to staggered registration through the International Registration Plan (IRP) must be remitted at the time of registration. Fees may not be remitted quarterly, semi-annually or monthly. (2) Full registra…

18.8.208 TERM PERMIT EXPIRATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-3-716, 61-10-155, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-107, 61-10-121, MCA History: NEW, 1995 MAR p. 2422, Eff. 1/1/96; REP, 2004 MAR 2392, Eff. 10/8/04.

18.8.301 GENERAL RECIPROCITY INFORMATION (1) Vehicles registered in other states and provinces may be granted reciprocity on certain license requirements and fees. Specific information for each jurisdiction is available by contacting the Motor Carrier Services Division, Box 4639,…

18.8.302 TRANSIT PLATES - TRANSIT PERMITS - TRANSPORTER PERMITS - DEALERS LICENSE - SPECIAL PERMITS IN LIEU OF REGISTRATION - TEMPORARY REGISTRATION (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-3-716, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-3-711 through 61-3-733, MCA History: Eff. 12…

18.8.303 SMALL UTILITY RENTAL TRAILERS - DRAWN BY PASSENGER TRUCKS (U-HAUL AND OTHERS) (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-3-716, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-3-711 through 61-3-733, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 639, Eff. 2/29/80; REP, 1994 MAR p. 1…

18.8.304 VEHICLES OWNED BY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES (1) All government vehicles leased to commercial enterprises must license in Montana or purchase trip permits for interstate travel. Authorizing statute(s): 61-3-716, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-3-711 through 61-3-733, MCA Hist…

18.8.305 NON-RESIDENT CUSTOM COMBINE OPERATORS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-3-716, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-3-711 through 61-3-733, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 639, Eff. 2/29/80; REP, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88.

18.8.306 FUEL, SIZE, WEIGHT, SAFETY, AND CARGO HAULING AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS (1) The reciprocity granted does not excuse or relieve any owner or operator of any vehicle granted reciprocity from complying with all fuel laws, driver and vehicle safety requirements, all commercial …

18.8.401 TRUCKS AND TRAILERS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-201 through 61-10-203, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-201 through 61-10-203, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88.

18.8.402 VEHICLES WITH A GROSS WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF 42,000 POUNDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-201 through 61-10-203, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-201 through 61-10-203, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88.

18.8.403 TRAILERS UNDER 2,500 POUNDS GROSS WEIGHT - COMMERCIAL (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-202, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88.

18.8.404 TRAILERS UNDER 2,500 POUNDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): This rule is advisory only but may be a correct interpretation of the law. IMPLIED, 61-10-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-202, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88; REP, 199…

18.8.405 75% FEES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): This rule is advisory only but may be a correct interpretation of the law. IMPLIED, 61-10-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-204, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88; REP, 1994 MAR p. 1148, Eff.…

18.8.406 55% FEES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): IMPLIED, 61-10-205, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-205, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88.

18.8.407 HOUSE TRAILERS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): IMPLIED, 61-10-208, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-208, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88.

18.8.408 TOW CARS/WRECKERS (1) G.V.W. fees paid on tow cars/wreckers as defined in 61-8-905, MCA, shall be the 100% G.V.W. fee as shown in 61-10-201, MCA, schedule I. (2) The fees shall be paid on the maximum gross loaded weight of the towing vehicle only. The maximum gross loade…

18.8.409 BUSSES AND STAGES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): IMPLIED, 61-10-207, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-207, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88.

18.8.410 SCHOOL BUSSES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): IMPLIED, 61-10-207, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-207, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88.

18.8.411 STATION WAGONS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 61-10-155, MCA Implementing statute(s): 61-10-107, 61-10-201, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1988 MAR p. 1704, Eff. 7/29/88; AMD, 2012 MAR p. 1350, Eff. 7/13/12; REP, 2014 MAR p. 2012, …