Is It Illegal For You To Wear Headphones While Driving In Montana?

Montana’s Headphone Driving Law: What You Need to Know

Is it just me or is everyone wearing headphones these days? I see so many people with either ear buds or wireless over the ear headphones on no matter where I am at.

I was always told it was illegal to wear them while driving when I was growing up, but is it truly illegal in the state of Montana.

The Hidden Dangers of Driving with Headphones in Montana

Like I said, growing up my dad always told me it was illegal to wear headphones while driving, and I took it at face value. It makes sense, headphones can easily block out sound from around you.

That could mean you do not hear sirens, horns or any number of things that you should be listening for when driving. Turns out my dad was lying to me, because in South Dakota where I grew up, it's not illegal to wear headphones while driving. Thanks Dad!

Could Montana Ban Headphones While Driving in the Future?

Turns out it is not illegal in the state of Montana either. According to the website Findlaw.com in the state of Montana we can drive all we want with headphones on. Now is it a smart idea? Probably not, and for the reasons we listed up above. Hindering yourself in any way while driving makes you more susceptible to an accident.

Another thing you can miss while wearing headphones when driving is mechanical issues that your car could have. That might not cause an accident, but it could cost you money if you are not hearing those issues every time you drive due to wearing headphones.

So while it might not be illegal in Montana (yet) it is probably better to be safe and take those headphones off while driving.