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MO SB1299

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Brattin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires vehicles on multi-lane highways to drive in the right-hand lane except when passing, turning left, or following traffic signs, with violations subject to a minimum $300 fine

  • Requires drivers on two-lane roads outside urban areas to pull off the roadway when five or more vehicles are immediately following them, with a $100 fine for non-compliance

  • Establishes tiered penalties for lane violations: Class C misdemeanor normally, Class B misdemeanor if causing immediate threat of accident, Class A misdemeanor if an accident results

  • Prohibits trucks over 48,000 pounds gross weight from using the far left lane on interstate highways, freeways, or expressways in urbanized areas with three or more lanes

  • Exempts fines from left-lane and slow-driver pullover violations from the municipal revenue cap that limits traffic fine revenue to 20-30% of a municipality's general operating budget

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to traffic offenses

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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