Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 23 - JUSTICE
Chapter 23.3 - MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
Subchapter 23.3.1 - Driver Licensing
Rule 23.3.115 - CONSENT OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 23.3.115
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The motor vehicle division shall not issue an operator's license to any person under 18 years of age nor shall any road test be administered unless the application is signed and verified in either of the following alternative forms:
(a) Signing party consents to allow the minor
to obtain operator's permits until the minor reaches majority unless consent is
withdrawn through receipt by the division of written notification of withdrawal
of consent. During such period, signing party agrees to joint and several
liability with the minor for negligent or willful misconduct of the minor when
driving a motor vehicle upon a highway; or
(b) Signing party consents to allow the minor
to obtain operator's permit until the minor reaches majority unless consent is
withdrawn through receipt by the division of written notification of withdrawal
of consent. Signing party asserts that there is presently on deposit with the
division proof of financial responsibility of the minor applicant in the form
and in amounts required under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act and
section
61-5-108(3)
MCA. Signing party agrees that if for any reason said proof of financial
responsibility ceases to be maintained, signing party assumes joint and several
liability with the minor for negligent or willful misconduct of the minor when
driving a motor vehicle upon a highway.
(2) A minor's application for an operator's permit must be signed by:
(a) Both parents if
verification is in the form described in subsection (1) (a) ;
(b) One parent if verification is in the form
described in subsection (1) (b) ;
(c) A widowed parent;
(d) A parent with sole legal
custody;
(e) A sole legal guardian;
or
(f) An employer or other
responsible person if there is no parent or other legal guardian.
(3) If the application is signed by a person other than a parent (under subsections (2) (e) or (f), the reason for lack of parent's signature must be stated.
Sec. 44-1-103 MCA; IMP, Sec. 61-5-108 MCA;
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