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MO HB1223

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joe Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts section 304.582, RSMo, regarding construction zone and work zone traffic violations
  • Imposes additional fines of $35 for first conviction and $75 for subsequent convictions for moving violations in construction or work zones
  • Imposes additional fines of $250 for first conviction and $300 for subsequent convictions for speeding or passing violations in construction or work zones when highway workers are present, requiring warning signs posted in the zone
  • Prohibits overtaking or passing vehicles in work or construction zones where appropriate signs or traffic control devices are posted, making violations a class C misdemeanor
  • Specifies that citations for these violations may only be issued when highway workers are actually located or working within the construction or work zone at the time of the violation

Legislative Description

Specifies that no person will be cited for a violation of certain traffic regulations in a construction or work zone if no highway workers are located or working in the zone

Last Action

Referred: Public Safety (H)

2/3/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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