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MO SB805
Bill
Status
2/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Engler
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 304.351 regarding right-of-way rules at intersections, with enhanced penalties for violations causing injury or death.
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Classifies violations of right-of-way rules as a class C misdemeanor.
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Increases penalties for violations causing physical injury to $500-$1,000 with a mandatory 30-day driving privilege suspension.
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Increases penalties for violations causing serious physical injury to $1,000-$3,000 with a mandatory 90-day driving privilege suspension.
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Increases penalties for violations causing fatality to $5,000-$10,000 with a mandatory 6-month to 1-year driving privilege suspension and required completion of an approved driver-improvement program.
Legislative Description
Increases the penalties and driver license suspension periods for those who fail to yield the right-of-way in certain instances
Last Action
SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation Committee - (5880S.02C)
3/28/2012