House Bill No. 588 revises Montana's transportation laws by defining and regulating "motorized scooters," which are characterized as vehicles without seats that can be propelled by muscular power or an independent power source, with a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour. The bill amends the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate motorized scooters into existing traffic laws, ensuring that operators have the same rights and responsibilities as those using bicycles and mopeds. Notably, the definition of "motorized scooter" is inserted into the definition of "motor vehicle," while references to it are deleted from the definitions of "motorcycle" and "motor-driven cycle," clarifying its classification.

Additionally, the bill introduces a grace period of 40 days for new owners of transferred motor vehicles to apply for a certificate of title and pay registration fees, allowing operation on public streets with a temporary permit. It mandates that motorized scooters adhere to the same traffic laws as bicycles and mopeds, including regulations on riding positions and equipment requirements. Furthermore, individuals under 18 must wear protective headgear when operating these vehicles. The legislation aims to enhance safety and provide a clear legal framework for the use of motorized scooters in Montana, while also updating various definitions related to motor vehicles.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_1(1): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_1(2): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_1(3): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_1(4): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_1(5): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_1(6): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_1(7): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_1(8): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_1(9): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_1: 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2(1): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2(10): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2(2): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2(3): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2(4): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2(5): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2(6): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2(7): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2(8): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2(9): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_2: 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609
HB0588_X(1): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609, 61-9-417
HB0588_X(2): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609, 61-9-417
HB0588_X(3): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609, 61-9-417
HB0588_X(4): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609, 61-9-417
HB0588_X(5): 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609, 61-9-417
HB0588_X: 61-1-101, 61-3-317, 61-8-102, 61-8-601, 61-8-602, 61-8-603, 61-8-604, 61-8-606, 61-8-607, 61-8-608, 61-8-609, 61-9-417