MO HB1670

Requires persons under 21 years of age operating or riding as passengers on motorcycles or motortricycles to wear protective headgear meeting director-established standards while the vehicle is in motion.

Violation of the protective headgear requirement is an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed $25, with no court costs or points assessed.

Maintains existing penalties for operating motorcycles without proper licensing (first violation: up to $300 fine; second violation: up to 1 year jail and/or up to $1,000 fine; third or subsequent violation: Class D felony).

Maintains penalties for authorizing unlicensed operation or operating a motorcycle with another person's license as misdemeanors (first violation: up to $300 fine; second or subsequent violation: Class C misdemeanor).