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MO HB62

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Gatschenberger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applicants retaking the written portion of the driver's license examination must pay a $10 fee for each additional attempt, with all fees deposited into the state road fund.

  • Repeal and reenact sections of Missouri law relating to driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and restrictions on electronic device use while operating motor vehicles.

  • Commercial driver's instruction permit holders must pass written tests complying with federal minimum standards before issuance.

  • All commercial driver's license applicants must maintain the appropriate class of commercial driver's instruction permit for a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to taking the skills test.

  • Prohibit commercial motor vehicle operators from using hand-held mobile telephones or sending/reading text messages; operators of noncommercial vehicles may make voice calls but persons 21 years or younger cannot text while driving.

  • Railroad locomotive and train crew members are exempt from displaying a driver's license to law enforcement officers while operating trains within the state.

Legislative Description

Requires an applicant taking the written portion of the driver's license examination more than once to pay a $10 fee for each additional time he or she must retake the examination

Last Action

Referred: Rules(H)

4/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/26/2013
Transportation2/20/2013

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