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MO SB267
Bill
Status
1/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Schaefer
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum fine for failing to yield causing physical injury from $200 to $500, with a minimum fine of $200 and possible 30-day license suspension
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Increases maximum fine for failing to yield causing serious physical injury from $500 to $1,500, with a minimum fine of $250 and possible 90-day license suspension
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Increases maximum fine for failing to yield causing a fatality from $1,000 to $5,000, with a minimum fine of $1,000 and possible 6-month license suspension
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Requires offenders who cause a fatality to complete a driver-improvement program approved by the director of the department of revenue
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Violations remain classified as a class C misdemeanor, with enhanced penalties assessed in addition to the base misdemeanor penalty
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
S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 267-Schaefer, with SCS
5/15/2015