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MO HB2035

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jay Swearingen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 302.020 of Missouri law regarding motorcycle operation and protective headgear requirements
  • Restricts mandatory protective headgear requirement to persons under 21 years of age operating or riding as passengers on motorcycles or motortricycles on state highways
  • Requires protective headgear to meet reasonable standards and specifications established by the director
  • Makes violation of the headgear requirement an infraction with a fine not to exceed $25, no court costs, and no points assessed to driver's record
  • Maintains existing penalties for operating motorcycles without proper licensing (first violation up to $300 fine, second violation up to 1 year jail and/or $1,000 fine, third or subsequent violation is a class D felony)

Legislative Description

Exempts motorcyclists 21 years of age and older from wearing protective headgear when operating or riding a motorcycle or motortricycle on any state highway

Last Action

Referred: Transportation (H)

4/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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