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(1) This chapter must be interpreted and construed in order to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
(2) As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(a) “Authorized emergency vehicle” has the meaning provided in 61-8-102.
(b) “Emergency service vehicle” means an emergency service vehicle of a state, county, or municipal department or a public service vehicle, commercial tow truck, or commercial road service truck, which by the nature of its operation causes a vehicular traffic hazard.
(c) “Explosives” means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and that contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, friction, concussion, percussion, or detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause a sudden generation of highly heated gases so that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb.
(d) “Farm tractor” means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of husbandry.
(e) “Police vehicle” has the meaning as provided in 61-8-102.
(f) “Right-of-way” has the meaning provided in 61-8-102.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 61. Motor Vehicles § 61-9-102. Uniformity of interpretation--definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-61-motor-vehicles/mt-st-61-9-102/
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