# Mont. Code Ann. § 61-5-203: 61-5-203 Suspending privileges of nonresidents and unlicensed persons

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T61_C5_P2_S61-5-203

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 61-5-203
- **Heading:** 61-5-203 Suspending privileges of nonresidents and unlicensed persons
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 61 / Chapter 5 / Part 2 / Section 61-5-203

## Text

61-5-203 . Suspending privileges of nonresidents and unlicensed persons. (1) The privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the highways of this state given to a nonresident pursuant to 61-5-104 (2) through (4) is subject to suspension or revocation by the department in like manner and for like causes as a driver's license issued under this chapter.

(2) An unlicensed person's privilege to apply for and be issued a driver's license in this state is subject to suspension or revocation by the department in like manner and for like causes as a driver's license issued under this chapter.

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