Under HB 380, the fine for the first texting and driving offense would be just $50, but the amount increases with each consecutive offense. For example, second and third offenses would merit $100 and $200 fines, respectively. These violations wouldn't be recorded on a...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Accidents with large trucks cause physical and financial pain
Missoula occupies a unique and strategic place in the state of Montana. Its position on Interstate 90 makes it the gateway to the Pacific Northwest for commercial traffic, and the first stop for coastal truckers heading for the mid-west.Given the fact that a high...
Aggressive driving goes beyond road rage
Impatient, angry or frustrated drivers are a common problem in Montana and around the county, and efforts to curb aggressive driving are often stymied by the attitudes of motorists who fail to recognize the dangers posed by their own reckless driving habits. The vast...
Self-driving cars could help older drivers stay safe
Older Montana drivers may be able to look forward to many more years behind the wheel thanks to new vehicle safety technology. Cars are now being developed with autonomous technology that can detect imminent hazards and then brake or steer to avoid them. Safety...
Just how safe is the school bus for your kids?
It's back to school time. Like everything else that involves your children, sending them off to school in the morning can make you feel like the world's most emotionally unstable person.You are excited watching them grow, learn, explore and find their independence. Of...

