61-9-103. Provisions uniform throughout state — power of local authorities. (1) The provisions of this chapter must be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities in this state, and a local authority may not enact or enforce any ordinance, rule, or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this chapter unless expressly authorized in this chapter. Local authorities may adopt additional traffic regulations that are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 61-9-103

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Traffic: means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars, and other conveyances either singly or together while using any highways for purposes of travel. See Montana Code 61-1-101

(2)As used in this section “local authorities” has the meaning provided in 61-8-102.