§ 17-36. Certain persons prohibited from driving.

It shall be unlawful for any of the following persons to drive motor vehicles in the city:

(1)

Any person under the age of fifteen (15) years.

(2)

Any person whose license to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of the state has been previously revoked or suspended and such revocation or suspension period has not expired.

(3)

Any person who is a habitual drunkard or who is addicted to the use of other narcotic drugs.

(4)

Any person who would not be able by reason of physical or mental disability, in the opinion of the commissioner of public safety of the state or other person authorized to grant an operator's license, to operate a motor vehicle on the highways with safety. However, persons who have one (1) arm or leg or have arms or legs deformed, and have their car provided with mechanical devices whereby they are able to drive in a safe manner over the highways, if otherwise qualified, shall be permitted to drive. Moreover, deafness shall not be a bar to driving.

(5)

Any person who is under the age of seventeen (17) years while driving any motor vehicle while in use as a school bus for the transportation of pupils to or from school, or any motor vehicle while in use as a public or common carrier of persons or property.

(6)

Any person who has previously been adjudged to be afflicted and suffering from any mental disability and who has not at time of application been restored to mental competency.

State law reference

Similar provisions, MCA 1972, § 63-1-9.