61-5-119. Definitions. (1) For the purposes of 61-5-120, “driver rehabilitation specialist” means a person who:

Terms Used In Montana Code 61-5-119

  • Driver: means a person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • Motor vehicle: means :

    (i)a vehicle propelled by its own power and designed or used to transport persons or property on the highways of the state;

    (ii)a quadricycle if it is equipped for use on the highways as prescribed in chapter 9; or

    (iii)a golf cart only if it is equipped for use on the highways as prescribed in chapter 9 and is operated pursuant to 61-8-391 or by a person with a low-speed restricted driver's license. See Montana Code 61-1-101

  • person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, state agency, local government unit, another state government, the United States, a political subdivision of this or another state, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Montana Code 61-1-101
  • Vehicle: means a device in, on, or by which any person or property may be transported or drawn on a public highway, except devices moved by animal power or used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks. See Montana Code 61-1-101

(a)possesses current certification from the association of driver educators for the disabled as a driver rehabilitation specialist; or

(b)(i) provides comprehensive services in the clinical evaluation of the abilities of a person with a disability to safely operate a motor vehicle, utilizing, among other things, wheelchair and seating assessment, motor vehicle modification prescription, and driver education;

(ii)(A) possesses a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation, education, or health and safety, in physical, occupational, or recreational therapy, or in a related profession; or

(B)has an equivalent of 8 years of experience in driver rehabilitation and education; and

(iii)has at least 1 year of experience in the area of driver evaluation and training for individuals with disabilities.

(2)For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, “cancellation” means that a driver’s license is annulled and terminated because of some error or defect or because the licensee is no longer entitled to the license. Except as provided in 61-5-201(3), the cancellation of a license is without prejudice and application for a new license may be made at any time after cancellation.