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MO HB164
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Glen Kolkmeyer
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AI Summary
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Repeals the prohibition on trucks registered for gross weight over 48,000 pounds from driving in the far left-hand lane on interstate highways, freeways, and expressways in urbanized areas with three or more lanes
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Removes the associated definition of "truck" that included vehicles, tractors, trailers, semitrailers, and commercial motor vehicles used for property transportation
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Retains all other traffic regulations in Section 304.015, RSMo, including requirements to drive on the right half of roadways and lane-change rules
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Maintains existing penalties: Class C misdemeanor for violations, Class B if creating immediate accident threat, Class A if an accident results
Legislative Description
Repeals a provision prohibiting certain trucks from being driven in the far left-hand lane of certain highways
Last Action
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
4/21/2015