MO SB642

Repeals section 302.302 and enacts four new sections (302.302, 304.890, 304.892, 304.894) to establish penalties for endangering emergency responders in active emergency zones on highways

Defines "active emergency zone" as any area within 300 feet of emergency responders or emergency vehicles displaying active lights, and establishes penalties for moving violations occurring in these zones ($35 for first offense, $75 for subsequent offenses; $250 for speeding violations with responders present, $300 for subsequent)

Creates offense of "endangerment of an emergency responder" for seven categories of violations occurring in active emergency zones, including exceeding speed limit by 15+ mph, failure to stop for emergency personnel, driving through unauthorized lanes, and assaulting responders; punishable by fine up to $1,000 and 4 driver's license points

Establishes aggravated endangerment offense when violations result in injury or death to emergency responders, punishable by fines up to $5,000 for injury or $10,000 for death, plus 12 license points

Prohibits overtaking or passing vehicles within active emergency zones as a class C misdemeanor; exempts violations resulting from mechanical failure or negligence of others from prosecution