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MO HB1707

Bill

Status

Passed

7/7/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Conway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends traffic control authority to community college district boards of trustees, allowing them to establish and enforce vehicle speed and traffic regulations on campus thoroughfares, with violations treated as municipal ordinances.

  • Authorizes community college police officers to enforce traffic regulations and motor vehicle laws on college property, requiring officers to complete peace officer training under chapter 590 before or within six months of appointment.

  • Updates towing company requirements effective January 1, 2015, including minimum 2,000 square feet of vehicle storage with 7-foot fencing, operational 24/7 availability, and insurance coverage amounts prescribed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

  • Prohibits third-party dispatch systems for tows under section 304.155 unless hired by the towing company, with exception for home rule cities with over 400,000 inhabitants spanning multiple counties.

  • Creates new expungement eligibility for arrests involving traffic misdemeanors or moving violations under chapter 303 when charges are dismissed or defendant acquitted, provided the person is not a commercial driver's license holder and has no prior convictions.

  • Exempts locomotive and train crew members from displaying a driver's license to law enforcement when operating trains on rails or railroad crossings.

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding the operation of motor vehicles

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

7/7/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/6/2014
Crime Prevention And Public Safety2/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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