Director Jim Lynch
Director Jim Lynch

MDT Director, Jim Lynch, serves as the Governor’s designee of the State Highway Safety Program. Oversight of this program includes formally approving the Comprehensive Highway Safety Plan and managing CHSP Committees.

Drive Safely
There were 221 fatalities on Montana highways in 2009.

There have been 2 fatalities on Montana highways this year.

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Winter Driving Survival Guide



Take the Pledge
Take the Pledge

Safety is Always in Season

A young man texting while driving

Distracted While Driving?

In 2008, 5,870 people in the U.S. were killed in crashes involving driver distractions such as texting, cell phone use, eating and drinking. Drivers under the age of 20 made up the largest proportion of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes.

Visit Distraction.gov to learn more

Easy Does It Montana!

:: Winter Driving Tips & Checklist
:: Ideas for an Emergency Travel Kit
:: Winter Driving Survival Guide

Studded Tires & Chains

Because of the many different road and weather conditions throughout our state, MDT wants motorists to know there is a variety of snow and studded tire alternatives available so you can choose appropriately.

:: Snow Tire Options