The bill aims to revise existing motor vehicle laws concerning the responsibilities of drivers when encountering emergency vehicles. It specifically addresses the requirements for yielding to moving emergency vehicles and mandates that drivers must slow down and move over for stationary emergency vehicles and highway worker vehicles. Additionally, the legislation seeks to enhance penalties related to reckless endangerment of emergency personnel and highway workers, thereby reinforcing the importance of safety for these individuals while they perform their duties.

To implement these changes, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including sections 61-8-301, 61-8-321, 61-8-715, 61-9-402, and 61-9-431. Furthermore, it repeals section 61-8-346, which may be outdated or redundant in light of the new provisions being introduced. The bill also includes definitions to clarify the terms used within the context of these revisions, ensuring that the law is clear and enforceable.

Statutes affected:
HB0470_1.pdf: 61-8-321, 61-8-715, 61-9-402
HB0470_2.pdf: 61-8-321, 61-8-715, 61-9-402
HB0470_3.pdf: 61-8-321, 61-8-715, 61-9-402
Amended: 61-8-301, 61-8-321, 61-8-715, 61-9-402, 61-9-431
Introduced: 61-8-321, 61-8-715, 61-9-402