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Montana Speed & Red-Light Cameras Laws (2026)

Restricted: Montana prohibits automated enforcement systems attached to traffic-control devices, except at railroad grade crossings.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Speed & Red-Light Cameras in states bordering Montana

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IdahoRestricted
Idaho bars automated enforcement: license-plate readers may not be used to enforce traffic infractions, except in connection with a crash, so there are no red-light or speed cameras.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
North DakotaRestricted
North Dakota does not authorize automated speed or red-light camera enforcement; citations must be issued by an officer who observes the violation.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ndlegis.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
South DakotaRestricted
South Dakota prohibits photo-monitoring devices for detecting red-light violations, and it bars the state DMV from cooperating on red-light or speed-camera fines through an interstate compact.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WyomingRestricted
No Wyoming statute in Title 31 authorizes camera enforcement. Existing intersection cameras record data only and are not admissible for issuing citations.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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