Should These Dumb Montana Laws Be Changed Immediately?

Montana has several strange laws, and some of them are extremely outdated. One law that has been controversial in the state was passed in 2021, but is it doing more harm than good?

Does This New Motorcycle Law in Montana Need to Change?

I'm all for people exercising their freedoms. I'm not a motorcycle rider, but I know plenty of people who are. Montana is a great state for motorcycle riders. There are endless opportunities to hit the open road. Sadly, Montana is one of the top states for motorcycle deaths involving alcohol, according to Quote Wizard.

Wearing a helmet may not prevent every motorcycle death, but helmets are around 40% effective in preventing fatalities. In Montana, only passengers under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet by law. Otherwise, the use of a helmet is optional. I feel that motorcycle riders would be much safer in Montana if helmet use were required by law. According to the Montana Department of Transportation, helmets help prevent motorcycle deaths on Montana roads and highways.

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Montana's growing population has created more dangers for motorcycle riders in the state. In 2021, lane-filtering was legalized in Montana, making it only one of five states in the country where the practice is legal. We'll talk more about lane-filtering soon, but first, here's a list of Montana's most deadly roads and highways.

What is Lane-Filtering?

Lane-Filtering means the act of overtaking and passing another vehicle that is stopped or traveling at a speed less than 10 miles an hour in the same direction of travel, and in the same lane. To be clear, there's a difference between lan-splitting and lane-filtering. The learn about the difference, click here.

Do you think motorcycle riders in Montana should be legally required to wear a helmet, and do you oppose lane-filtering? Send us a message on our radio station app and let us know what you think!