Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 61, Motor Vehicles

MCA Title 61 § 61-5-116: License to be carried and exhibited on demand

What this law says, in plain English

Drivers must carry and display a valid driver's license upon demand by law enforcement or judges. Starting September 1, 2025, digital or physical copies authorized by the department satisfy this requirement.

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