MO HB105

Requires courts to notify defendants in writing and give them 30 days to pay fines and court costs for moving traffic violations before suspending their driving privileges.

Mandates that any city, town, or village receiving more than 35% of annual general operating revenue from traffic violation fines and court costs on state highways must send excess revenues to the department of revenue for distribution to county schools.

Requires municipalities to prepare annual reports detailing fines and court costs collected for traffic violations and submit excess revenues (above 35% threshold) to the department of revenue within 30 days of receipt.

Allows cities, towns, or villages to dispute excess revenue determinations by requesting an audit from the state auditor.

Establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 for municipalities that fail to comply with revenue distribution and reporting requirements, with penalty amounts determined by entity size, offense severity, and prior violations.