# Mont. Code Ann. § 61-5-205: 61-5-205 Mandatory revocation or suspension of license upon certain convictions -- duration of action -- exceptions > Montana · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T61_C5_P2_S61-5-205 ## Section - **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 61-5-205 - **Heading:** 61-5-205 Mandatory revocation or suspension of license upon certain convictions -- duration of action -- exceptions - **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 61-5-205 ## Text 61-5-205 . Mandatory revocation or suspension of license upon certain convictions -- duration of action -- exceptions. (1) The department shall revoke an individual's driver's license or driving privilege if the department receives notice from a court or another licensing jurisdiction that the individual has been convicted of any of the following offenses: (a) negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle; (b) any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (c) failure to stop and render aid as required under the laws of this state in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another; (d) perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the department under this chapter or under any other law relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles; (e) fleeing from or eluding a peace officer; or (f) negligent vehicular assault as defined in 45-5-205 involving a motor vehicle. (2) The department shall suspend an individual's driver's license or driving privilege if the department receives notice from a court or another licensing jurisdiction that the individual has been convicted of any of the following offenses: (a) a driving offense under 61-8-1002 ; (b) three reckless driving offenses committed within a period of 12 months; or (c) a theft offense under 45-6-301 if the theft consisted of theft of motor vehicle fuel and a motor vehicle was used in the commission of the offense. (3) A revocation under subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), and (1)(d) through (1)(f) must be for a period of 1 year. A revocation under subsection (1)(c) must be for a period of 2 years if the offender received a felony conviction under 61-7-103 . (4) (a) Except as provided in subsections (4)(b) and (4)(c), a suspension under subsection (2) must be for a period of 1 year. (b) A suspension under subsection (2)(a) must be for the period set forth in 61-5-208 . (c) A suspension under subsection (2)(c) must be for one of the following periods: (i) 30 days for a first offense; (ii) 6 months for a second offense; and (iii) 1 year for a third or subsequent offense. ## Nearby sections - [Mont. Code Ann. § 61-5-201 61-5-201 Authority of department to cancel license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T61_C5_P2_S61-5-201.md) - [Mont. Code Ann. § 61-5-202 61-5-202 Cancellation of license upon death of person signing minor's application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T61_C5_P2_S61-5-202.md) - [Mont. Code Ann. § 61-5-203 61-5-203 Suspending privileges of nonresidents and unlicensed persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T61_C5_P2_S61-5-203.md) - [Mont. Code Ann. § 61-5-204 61-5-204 Suspending resident's license upon conviction in another state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T61_C5_P2_S61-5-204.md) - [Mont. 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