Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 18 - TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 18.8 - MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES DIVISION
Subchapter 18.8.5 - Overdimensional Permit Requirements
Rule 18.8.509A - EMERGENCY TRAVEL AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) At its discretion, the department may issue permits for emergency travel.
(2) The party requesting the emergency move shall contact the Department of Transportation, M.C.S. Division, for authorization of the emergency move.
(3) Emergency travel may be granted under the following conditions:
(4) The Department of Transportation may require safety devices, flag vehicle requirements, and routes of travel.
(5) A special permit shall be required when performing an emergency move.
(6) The Motor Carrier Services Division administrator or designee may exempt the following vehicles from restricted hours of operation in an emergency situation:
(7) Emergency vehicles traveling at night must be equipped with lights the full width and length of the vehicle and load which are visible for not less than 500 feet under normal atmospheric conditions at night.
61-10-155, MCA; IMP, 61-10-101, 61-10-102, 61-10-103, 61-10-104, 61-10-106, 61-10-107, 61-10-108, 61-10-109, 61-10-110, 61-10-113, 61-10-121, 61-10-122, 61-10-123, 61-10-124, 61-10-125, 61-10-126, 61-10-127, 61-10-128, 61-10-129, 61-10-130, 61-10-141, 61-10-142, 61-10-143, 61-10-144, 61-10-145, 61-10-146, 61-10-147, 61-10-148, MCA;
