Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 61, Motor Vehicles

MCA Title 61 § 61-8-316: Fleeing from or eluding peace officer

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits fleeing from a peace officer by failing to stop a motor vehicle when signaled by a uniformed officer. Aggravated fleeing occurs with prior convictions, reckless driving, property damage over $5,000, or leaving the state.

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