These provisions can be found at 61-7-118, MCA, below is a summary.
If you violate traffic laws resulting in an accident, the penalties in Montana are as follows:
1. General Violations:
- First conviction: Fine of $200-$300 or imprisonment up to 20 days.
- Second conviction within a year: Fine of $300-$400, imprisonment up to 30 days, or both.
- Third or subsequent conviction within a year: Fine of $400-$500, imprisonment up to 6 months, or both.
2. Accident Causing Injury:
- Imprisonment for 30 days to 1 year, fine of $100-$5,000, or both.
3. Accident Causing Serious Bodily Injury or Death:
- Imprisonment for 1 to 10 years, fine up to $50,000, and license revocation.
4. Non-payment of Fine:
- Offenders failing to pay fines face imprisonment at a rate of 1 day for each $75 of the fine.
