Losing a License for a Conviction
MCA 61-5-205 — a year's revocation for vehicular homicide, a felony with a car or fleeing police, and suspension for three reckless driving convictions
The department revokes a license on notice of a conviction for negligent homicide with a vehicle, a felony committed using a vehicle, failing to stop and help after a crash with injury or death, a false statement to the department, fleeing a peace officer, or negligent vehicular assault.
Who handles this in Montana: State Bar of Montana, Licensed Lawyer Montana; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Montana directory.
| Conviction | License action |
|---|---|
| ConvictionMost revocation offenses | License actionRevoked for 1 year |
| ConvictionLeaving the scene with a felony conviction | License actionRevoked for 2 years |
| ConvictionThree reckless driving offenses in 12 months | License actionSuspended for 1 year |
| ConvictionDriving off without paying for fuel | License action30 days, then 6 months, then 1 year |
A DUI conviction is also a suspension, for the period the DUI suspension law sets.
Sources for this section (1)
- MCA 61-5-205 — Mandatory revocation or suspension of license upon certain convictions -- duration of action -- exceptions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Montana attorney.