The bill aims to restrict the use of green lights on public highways, allowing them only for specific purposes. It amends Section 61-9-226 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to prohibit the use of flashing, rotational, or continuous green lights, except for snow removal equipment operated by the Department of Transportation or another government entity, as well as for police or authorized emergency vehicles acting as on-scene incident commanders.

In addition to the restrictions on green lights, the bill maintains existing regulations regarding the use of other types of lights on vehicles, such as red lights and decorative lighting. The intent of the legislation is to enhance safety on public highways by clearly defining the circumstances under which green lights may be used, thereby reducing potential confusion for drivers and improving overall traffic management during snow removal and emergency situations.

Statutes affected:
SB0111_2(10): 61-9-226
SB0111_2(5): 61-9-226
SB0111_2(6): 61-9-226
SB0111_2(7): 61-9-226
SB0111_2(8): 61-9-226
SB0111_2(9): 61-9-226
SB0111_X(1): 61-9-226
SB0111_X(2): 61-9-226
SB0111_X(3): 61-9-226
SB0111_X(4): 61-9-226
SB0111_X(5): 61-9-226
SB0111_X(6): 61-9-226
SB0111_X(7): 61-9-226
SB0111_X(8): 61-9-226
SB0111_X(9): 61-9-226
SB0111_X: 61-9-226