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MO HB302
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Hicks
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AI Summary
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Increases penalty for failing to yield causing physical injury from up to $200 to $500-$1,000, with optional 30-day license suspension
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Increases penalty for failing to yield causing serious physical injury from up to $500 to $1,000-$3,000, with mandatory 90-day license suspension (previously discretionary)
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Increases penalty for failing to yield causing a fatality from up to $1,000 to $5,000-$10,000, with mandatory 6-month to 1-year license suspension (previously discretionary)
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Requires offenders who cause a fatality to complete a driver improvement program approved by the Department of Revenue
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Failing to yield the right-of-way remains a class C misdemeanor, with enhanced penalties applying when injury or death results
Legislative Description
Increases the penalties for the offense of failing to yield the right-of-way and the time period that the court may order the suspension of a person's driving privilege for the offense
Last Action
Voted Do Pass (H)
4/22/2015