Terms Used In Montana Code 61-9-432

• Driver: means a person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. See Montana Code 61-1-101
• Medium-speed electric vehicle: is a motor vehicle, on or by which a person may be transported, that:

  (i)has a maximum speed of 45 miles an hour as certified by the manufacturer;

  (ii)is propelled by its own power, using an electric motor or other device that transforms stored electrical energy into the motion of the vehicle;

  (iii)stores electricity in batteries, ultracapacitors, or similar devices, which are charged from the power grid or from renewable electrical energy sources;

  (iv)is fully enclosed and includes at least one door for entry;

  (v)has a wheelbase of 40 inches or greater and a wheel diameter of 10 inches or greater;

  (vi)exhibits a manufacturer's compliance with 49 CFR, part 565, or displays a 17-character vehicle identification number as provided in 49 CFR, part 565;

  (vii)bears a sticker, affixed by the manufacturer or dealer, on the left side of the rear window that indicates the vehicle's maximum speed rating; and

  (viii)as certified by the manufacturer, is equipped as provided in 61-9-432. 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

• 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