23.3.232    RESTRICTIONS ON PROBATIONARY LICENSES

(1) The Division may restrict probationary licenses in the following manner:

(a) Licenses restricted to "occupational driving only" may only be used by the licensee to travel to and from the regular place of employment, or in search of employment, by the most direct route from the residence in a period of time no greater than is reasonable under existing traffic conditions; and during work hours at the specific direction of the employer for purposes of carrying out assigned job related functions.

(b) Licenses restricted to "home to school and return" may only be used by the licensee to travel between the residence and the school or educational institution in which the licensee is enrolled.   Travel is only authorized immediately before and after regular school hours and must be by the most direct route between the residence and the school in a period of time no greater than is reasonable under existing traffic conditions.   Driving to or from extracurricular activities is not allowed.

(c) Licenses restricted to "essential driving only" may only be used by the licensee for:

(i) occupational driving as defined in subsection (1) (a) above; and

(ii) home to school driving as defined in subsection (1) (b) above; and

(iii) travel to and from the regular residence in a period of time no greater than is reasonable under existing traffic conditions for purposes related to maintenance of the household.

(d) Licenses restricted to "daytime hours only" may only be used by the licensee to operate a motor vehicle from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

(2) The above list of restricted probationary licenses is not exclusive. The Division may impose additional restrictions on the use of the license with respect to time and purpose of use or impose any other condition or restriction deemed necessary to promote driver improvement or safety.

(3) All restricted probationary licenses issued by the Division may be used for travel to and from required alcohol programs.

(4) Licensees holding probationary licenses with the restriction "no recreational driving" are subject to the same driving restrictions as those applicable to licenses restricted to "essential driving only" under subsection (1) (c) above.

History: Sec. 61-2-302(1), MCA; IMP, 61-2-302, MCA; NEW, 1985 MAR p. 1398, Eff. 9/27/85.