Paying or Contesting a Traffic Ticket in Montana
How to pay, contest or reduce a traffic ticket in Montana, and what happens if you ignore it.
Short answer: Traffic tickets are handled by Montana's courts of limited jurisdiction (justice, city and municipal courts). Montana Judicial Branch, About Limited Courts
| Paying or looking up a ticket online | Traffic tickets are handled by Montana's courts of limited jurisdiction (justice, city and municipal courts). The Montana Judicial Branch's Limited Courts page links to an online "Pay a traffic ticket or other fine" service (CitePay). Courts that do not accept online payment take payment directly; contact the court named on the ticket. |
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| License suspension | Verified grounds include habitual traffic offender status (30 points in 3 years; 3-year revocation), a DUI conviction (6-month suspension for a first offense; 1 year for a second within the lookback period), and refusing a chemical test (6 months for a first refusal, 1 year for a second within 5 years). Reinstatement requires completing the suspension and paying all reinstatement and administrative fees. |
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FAQ
How do I pay or look up a traffic ticket online in Montana?
Traffic tickets are handled by Montana's courts of limited jurisdiction (justice, city and municipal courts). The Montana Judicial Branch's Limited Courts page links to an online "Pay a traffic ticket or other fine" service (CitePay). Courts that do not accept online payment take payment directly; contact the court named on the ticket.
What gets your license suspended in Montana?
Verified grounds include habitual traffic offender status (30 points in 3 years; 3-year revocation), a DUI conviction (6-month suspension for a first offense; 1 year for a second within the lookback period), and refusing a chemical test (6 months for a first refusal, 1 year for a second within 5 years). Reinstatement requires completing the suspension and paying all reinstatement and administrative fees.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.