House Bill 43 seeks to revise and clarify motor vehicle traffic regulation laws in Montana by reorganizing definitions and introducing specific amendments to existing statutes. A notable addition is the definition of "paved shoulder," which refers to the portion of the shoulder adjacent to the roadway that is continuous and level with it. The bill emphasizes the inclusion of bicycles on paved shoulders, outlines the requirements for drivers yielding to emergency vehicles, and specifies the conditions under which vehicles must stop for school buses with activated flashing red lights. It also clarifies the term "ways of this state open to the public" and aligns Montana's traffic laws with those of other states.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a process for reporting violations related to school bus safety, allowing individuals to submit reports to law enforcement, which must be investigated within 30 days. It details penalties for violations, including fines and community service for offenses involving school buses. The amendments made to the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) aim to enhance the safety and clarity of traffic regulations for all road users in the state, ensuring that the laws are up-to-date and effectively communicated.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_1(1): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_1(2): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_1(3): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_1(4): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_1(5): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_1(6): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_1(7): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_1: 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(1): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(10): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(11): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(12): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(13): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(2): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(3): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(4): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(5): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(6): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(7): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(8): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2(9): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_2: 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_3(1): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_3(2): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_3(3): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_3(4): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_3(5): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_3(6): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_3: 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_X(1): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_X(2): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_X(3): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_X(4): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_X(5): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_X(6): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_X(7): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_X(8): 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401
HB0043_X: 49-4-302, 61-6-301, 61-8-101, 61-8-102, 61-8-351, 61-8-387, 61-8-605, 61-12-401