1. What is the minimum age required for children to ride in a booster seat in Montana?

In Montana, children must be at least 4 years old and 40 pounds to ride in a booster seat.

2. Does Montana require children to be in rear-facing car seats until a certain age?

Yes, in Montana, children are required to be in rear-facing car seats until the age of 2 or until they reach the maximum height and weight for the car seat.

3. What type of car seat is required for newborns and infants in Montana?

In Montana, infants and newborns are required to be in a rear-facing car seat.

4. Does Montana have a law requiring children to ride in the back seat of a vehicle?

Yes, Montana does have a law requiring children under the age of 7 to be properly restrained in the back seat of a vehicle when riding in a car. The law also requires that children between the ages of 7 and 15 must also be properly restrained in the back seat of a vehicle.

5. How many passengers does Montana permit to ride in the back seat with a child who is using a safety seat?

Montana does not have a law that specifies the number of passengers permitted to ride in the back seat with a child who is using a safety seat. However, the law does require that all passengers in the vehicle wear a seatbelt or be properly restrained in an appropriate safety seat.

6. Does Montana have any restrictions regarding the use of cell phones by drivers with passengers under the age of 18?

Yes, Montana does have restrictions regarding the use of cell phones by drivers with passengers under the age of 18. Montana law prohibits drivers from using a hand-held mobile device while driving if they have a passenger under the age of 18 in the vehicle.

7. Does Montana have laws that address the use of child restraint systems in taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles?

Yes, Montana does have laws that address the use of child restraint systems in taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles. All passengers under the age of 16 must be restrained in an appropriate child safety seat or seat belt, regardless of the type of vehicle they are riding in. The taxi service must also provide the appropriate child safety seat or seat belt for the passenger. This law applies to all taxi services operating in Montana, as well as other for-hire vehicles, such as limousines and shuttle services.

8. Are lap and shoulder belts required for all passengers in vehicles registered in Montana?

Yes. Montana law requires all passengers in vehicles to wear lap and shoulder belts while the vehicle is in motion.

9. Does Montana impose any restrictions on the use of rear-facing car seats on airplanes?

No, Montana does not impose any restrictions on the use of rear-facing car seats on airplanes.

10. Does Montana have any laws that prohibit drivers from smoking in vehicles with passengers under the age of 18?

Yes, Montana does have laws that prohibit drivers from smoking in vehicles with passengers under the age of 18. The law states that “it is unlawful for a driver to knowingly allow any person under the age of 18 to be present in a motor vehicle when the driver or any other person in the vehicle is smoking.”

11. Are there any laws in Montana that apply specifically to booster seat requirements?

Yes, the State of Montana requires children aged 4-7 to use a booster seat when riding in a motor vehicle. It is also required that children under 4 years old use a child restraint system approved by the US Department of Transportation.

12. Does Montana allow for children under a certain age to be secured with a lap belt only?

No, all passengers under 18 in Montana must wear seat belts regardless of seating position.

13. Which type of vehicles are exempt from child restraint laws in Montana?

Vehicles used solely for agricultural purposes, buses, and motorcycles are exempt from child restraint laws in Montana.

14. Are there any laws in Montana that allow for exceptions to certain child restraint requirements for pregnant women?

No, there are no laws in Montana that allow for exceptions to certain child restraint requirements for pregnant women.

15. What are the penalties associated with violating child passenger safety laws in Montana?

Penalties for violating Montana’s child passenger safety laws vary depending on the severity of the violation. Failing to secure a child passenger restraint system while operating a motor vehicle can result in a fine of up to $100. Additionally, law enforcement officers can issue citations for other violations such as failing to properly secure a child in a restraint system, allowing an unrestrained child to be in the front seat, and not providing adequate head or neck support for an infant. The fines associated with these violations range from $50 to $500.

16. Are there any restrictions regarding children riding in the front seat of a vehicle in Montana?

Yes, children under the age of 8 must ride in the back seat unless they are in a vehicle without a back seat, they are in an emergency situation, or they are using a car seat or booster seat appropriate for their age and size.

17. Does Montana require the use of child safety seats at all times or just when certain criteria are met?

In Montana, all children under the age of 6, weighing less than 60 pounds, must be properly restrained in a child safety seat.

18. Is it legal to transport an unrestrained pet when transporting children in a vehicle registered in Montana?

No, it is not legal to transport an unrestrained pet when transporting children in a vehicle registered in Montana. According to Montana law, pets must be restrained or contained in the vehicle when transporting children.

19. What kind of child safety seats must be used when traveling on buses operating within Montana?

When traveling on buses operating within Montana, all children under the age of 8 must be properly secured in an appropriate child safety seat that meets United States Department of Transportation safety standards.

20. Is there a law in Montana that requires all children riding in school buses to use booster seats or other child safety restraints?

No, there is currently no law in Montana that requires all children riding in school buses to use booster seats or other child safety restraints. However, the Montana Department of Transportation does recommend that school buses equipped with seat belts be used whenever possible, and that children be encouraged to use the seat belt for their safety.