Administrative Rules of Montana Department 18 - TRANSPORTATION
Here’s a structured overview of Montana’s Administrative Rules, Department 18 – Transportation, outlining its key chapters and subchapters:
🛣️ Department 18 – TRANSPORTATION (ARM 18)
The rules are organized into 16 chapters, each covering specific policy areas: (law.cornell.edu)
📋 Chapter Breakdown
Chapter 18.1 – Organizational Rule
Defines agency structure, including the Director, divisions, district offices (Billings, Butte, etc.), and governance bodies like the Transportation Commission and Board of Aeronautics (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 18.2 – Overall Department Rules
General operational policies, standards, and administrative procedures.
Chapter 18.3 – Contractor Debarment
Procedures and criteria for disqualifying contractors from bidding.
Chapter 18.4 – Engineering Division
Subchapter 18.4.1 (“Administration of Rules”) covers electronic bidding, bid submission, secure keys, and verification (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, casetext.com)
Chapter 18.5 – Preconstruction Bureau
Rules governing project planning and bid preparation.
Chapter 18.6 – Right‑of‑Way Bureau
Includes subchapters on junkyard regulation, outdoor advertising, railroad crossing signals, and motorist information signs (regulations.justia.com, psc.mt.gov)
Chapter 18.7 – Maintenance
Policies for highway and infrastructure upkeep.
Chapter 18.8 – Motor Carrier Services Division
Extensive rules covering definitions, proportional registration, reciprocity, weight/oversize permits, insurance, enforcement, and safety (regulations.justia.com, casetext.com)
Example: Rule 18.8.202 covers interstate motor carrier registration credentials, fees, safety ratings, and federal compliance (law.cornell.edu)
Chapters 18.9 to 18.11 – Motor Fuels
Rules on gasoline tax (18.9), other fuels (18.10), and seizure procedures (18.11).
Chapter 18.12 – Aeronautics Division
Airport safety, aircraft registration, and promotional programs.
Chapter 18.13 – Board of Aeronautics
Covers organizational rules, practice procedures, air carrier regulations, grant/loan programs, and pavement preservation grant awards (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 18.14 – Planning
Subchapter 18.14.2: Scenic‑Historic Byways Program
Subchapter 18.14.3: EMS grant administration (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 18.15 – Motor Fuels Tax
Tax structure and enforcement for fuel-related revenues.
Chapter 18.16 – Bridge and Road Safety & Accountability Program
Standards and reporting for infrastructure safety and accountability.
✅ Use & Navigation Tips
For administrative structure and responsibilities, start with Chapter 18.1.
To understand commercial vehicle permitting, safety, and compliance procedures, refer to Chapter 18.8 (e.g., rule 18.8.202).
For land-related and infrastructure policies, look into Chapter 18.6 (Right‑of‑Way) and Chapter 18.7 (Maintenance).
Pilots and aviation planners should review Chapter 18.12 and 18.13.
🔎 Next Steps
Visit Montana’s official Administrative Code or Register for full, up‑to‑date rule text, as resources like Cornell LII or Justia may lag behind.
If you need full text of a specific rule (e.g., permit requirements under 18.8.5, or scenic byways under 18.14.2), I can retrieve and summarize that section for you—just let me know which one!
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