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MO SB130
Bill
Status
1/10/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Schaefer
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AI Summary
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Repeals and reenacts section 304.351 of Missouri law governing right-of-way rules at intersections and roadway entrances.
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Establishes that violations of right-of-way rules constitute a class C misdemeanor.
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Increases penalties for violations causing physical injury from up to $200 to up to $1,000 (minimum $500), with optional 30-day driving privilege suspension.
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Increases penalties for violations causing serious physical injury from up to $500 to up to $3,000 (minimum $1,000), with mandatory 90-day driving privilege suspension.
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Increases penalties for violations causing fatality from up to $1,000 to up to $10,000 (minimum $5,000), with 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
Voted Do Pass S Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
4/4/2013