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MO Rev Stat § 304.012 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.012 - Motorists to exercise highest degree of care — violation, penalty.

Effective - 13 Mar 1996, 2 histories   304.012. Motorists to exercise highest degree of care — violation, penalty. — 1. Every person operating a motor vehicle on the roads and highways of this state shall drive the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner and at a rate of speed so as not to endanger the property of another or the life or limb of any person and shall exercise the highest degree of care.  2. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor, unless an accident is involved then it shall be a class A misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 1996 H.B. 1047)  Effective 3-13-96  (2002) Riding lawn mower is considered a motor vehicle under section. Stonger ex rel. Stonger v. Riggs, 85 S.W.3d 703 (Mo.App.W.D.).
MO Rev Stat § 304.014 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.014 - Rules of the road to be observed.

Effective - 28 Aug 1953   304.014. Rules of the road to be observed. — Every person operating or driving a vehicle upon the highways of this state shall observe and comply with the following rules of the road. ­­-------- (L. 1953 p. 587 § 304.020)  (1951) Instruction authorizing recovery on finding defendant negligently failed to stop his vehicle at intersection held erroneous because it does not require finding that defendant had reason to apprehend danger of collision. Lillard v. Bradford, 241 (A.), 243 S.W.2d 359. (1952) Where vehicle was operated on icy pavement in the lane adjacent to center line of six lane street and collided with vehicle making left turn in front of it from extreme right-hand lane, negligence of operator was for jury. Wines v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (A.), 246 S.W.2d 525. (1952) Requirement to operate vehicles as close to the right-hand side of the highway as practicable does not receive literal construction, but has reference to the attending circumstances and to the usable or passable way. Moss v. Stevens (Mo.), 247 S.W.2d 782. (1953) Where, on conflicting evidence, court found that plaintiff began passing operation and reasonably expected to complete it before reaching intersection, it was not error to refuse instruction requiring finding for defendant on theory plaintiff was attempting to pass at intersection in violation of this section. Cockrill v. Buchanan (A.), 259 S.W.2d 696. (1953) Where there was pile of loose chat on black top highway at intersection, question of negligence where driver, in making left turn, failed to "run beyond the center of the intersection ..... before turning ....." as required by subsection 6 of § 304.020 (prior to its repeal in 1953) held for jury. Lix v. Gastian (A.), 261 S.W.2d 497. (1954) Fact that plaintiff drove his car in the one lane usable part of county road does not convict him of negligence as a matter of law, because he was not on right side of highway at time of collision at intersection. Hadley v. Smith (A.), 268 S.W.2d 444.
MO Rev Stat § 304.017 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.017 - Distance at which vehicle must follow, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1996   304.017. Distance at which vehicle must follow, penalty. — 1. The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonably safe and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle and the traffic upon and the condition of the roadway. Vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be so operated, except in a funeral procession or in a duly authorized parade, so as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles as to enable any other vehicle to overtake or pass such vehicles in safety. This section shall in no manner affect section 304.044 relating to distance between trucks traveling on the highway.  2. Violation of this section shall be deemed a class C misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 1953 p. 587 § 304.020, A.L. 1980 H.B. 1368, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1047)  (1959) This section does not apply to trucks or buses governed by § 303.044 so that if safe and prudent following distance rule is applicable to the operation of trucks it is by virtue of a common law duty and not by this section. Thebeau v. Thebeau (Mo.), 324 S.W.2d 674. (1960) Plaintiff struck by car while replacing damaged tire in truck parked on right edge of four-lane highway while tire was being replaced held entitled to allege and submit question as to whether vehicle which struck him was following another vehicle more closely than was reasonably safe and prudent. Binion v. Armentrout (Mo.), 333 S.W.2d 87. (1965) Where plaintiff had testified that he had been stopped behind school bus for about five seconds before being struck from behind, his testimony does not preclude submission of case on defendant's violation of this section. Sundermeyer v. Lentz (Mo.), 386 S.W.2d 16.
MO Rev Stat § 304.023 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.023 - Passing stopped streetcars, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1996   304.023. Passing stopped streetcars, penalty. — 1. An operator or driver of a motor vehicle shall stop same not less than eight feet from the rear of any streetcar going in the same direction which has stopped for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers, and shall remain standing until such car has taken on or discharged such passengers; provided, however, said driver or operator may pass such car where a safety zone is established by the proper authorities, providing, however, that in passing such streetcar the operator shall proceed at a speed not faster than is reasonable and with due caution for the safety of pedestrians under the circumstances then and there existing.  2. Violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 1953 p. 587 § 304.020, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1047)
MO Rev Stat § 304.024 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.024 - Crosswalks and parking regulations established — signs — violation, an infraction.

Effective - 28 Aug 1996   304.024. Crosswalks and parking regulations established — signs — violation, an infraction. — 1. The state highways and transportation commission with respect to highways under its jurisdiction may erect or place signs establishing crossovers or crosswalks or prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles on any highway where in its opinion such stopping, standing, or parking is dangerous to those using the highway or where the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles would unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic thereon. Such signs shall be official signs and no person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle in violation of the restrictions stated on such signs.  2. Violation of this section shall be deemed an infraction. ­­-------- (L. 1953 p. 587 § 304.020, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1047)
MO Rev Stat § 304.025 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.025 - Highway and vehicle defined.

Effective - 28 Aug 1953   304.025. Highway and vehicle defined. — 1. The word "highway" whenever used in sections 304.014 to 304.026 shall mean any public road or thoroughfare for vehicles, including state roads, county roads and public streets, avenues, boulevards, parkways or alleys in any municipality.  2. The word "vehicle" whenever used in sections 304.014 to 304.026 shall mean any device operated on highways, except those used exclusively on rails or tracks. ­­-------- (L. 1953 p. 587 § 304.020)
MO Rev Stat § 304.027 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.027 - Spinal cord injury fund created, uses — surcharge imposed, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 2002   304.027. Spinal cord injury fund created, uses — surcharge imposed, when. — 1. There is hereby created in the state treasury for use by the board of curators of the University of Missouri a fund to be known as the "Spinal Cord Injury Fund". All judgments collected pursuant to this section, appropriations of the general assembly, federal grants, private donations and any other moneys designated for the spinal cord injury fund established pursuant to this section, shall be deposited in the fund. Moneys deposited in the fund shall, upon appropriation by the general assembly to the board of curators, be received and expended by the board for the purpose of funding research projects that promote an advancement of knowledge in the area of spinal cord injury. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, any unexpended balance in the spinal cord injury fund at the end of any biennium shall not be transferred to the general revenue fund.  2. In all criminal cases including violations of any county ordinance or any violation of criminal or traffic laws of this state, including an infraction, there shall be assessed as costs a surcharge in the amount of two dollars. No such surcharge shall be collected in any proceeding involving a violation of an ordinance or state law when the proceeding or defendant has been dismissed by the court or when costs are to be paid by the state, county or municipality. Such surcharge shall be collected and disbursed by the clerk of the court as provided by sections 488.010 to 488.020. The surcharge collected pursuant to this section shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the spinal cord injury fund created in this section. ­­-------- (L. 2001 H.B. 302 & 38, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1270 and H.B. 2032 merged with S.B. 1048)
MO Rev Stat § 304.028 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.028 - Brain injury fund created, moneys in fund, uses — surcharge imposed, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 2011   304.028. Brain injury fund created, moneys in fund, uses — surcharge imposed, when. — 1. There is hereby created in the state treasury for use by the department of health and senior services a fund to be known as the "Brain Injury Fund". All judgments collected pursuant to this section, federal grants, private donations and any other moneys designated for the brain injury fund shall be deposited in the fund. Moneys deposited in the fund shall, upon appropriation by the general assembly to the department of health and senior services, be received and expended by the department for the purpose of transition and integration of medical, social and educational services or activities for purposes of outreach and supports to enable individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families to live in the community. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, any unexpended balance in the brain injury fund at the end of any biennium shall not be transferred to the general revenue fund.  2. In all criminal cases including violations of any county ordinance or any violation of criminal or traffic laws of this state, including an infraction, there shall be assessed as costs a surcharge in the amount of two dollars. No such surcharge shall be collected in any proceeding involving a violation of an ordinance or state law when the proceeding or defendant has been dismissed by the court or when costs are to be paid by the state, county or municipality.  3. Such surcharge shall be collected and distributed by the clerk of the court as provided in sections 488.010 to 488.020. The surcharge collected pursuant to this section shall be paid to the state treasury to the credit of the brain injury fund established in this section. ­­-------- (L. 2002 H.B. 1270 and H.B. 2032, A.L. 2011 H.B. 464)
MO Rev Stat § 304.029 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.029 - Operation of low-speed vehicles on highway, permitted when — exemptions.

Effective - 28 Aug 2004   304.029. Operation of low-speed vehicles on highway, permitted when — exemptions. — 1. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a low-speed vehicle may be operated upon a highway in the state if it meets the requirements of this section. Every person operating a low-speed vehicle shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to the driver of any other motor vehicle except as to the special regulations in this section and except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application.  2. The operator of a low-speed vehicle shall observe all traffic laws and local ordinances regarding the rules of the road. A low-speed vehicle shall not be operated on a street or a highway with a posted speed limit greater than thirty-five miles per hour. The provisions of this subsection shall not prohibit a low-speed vehicle from crossing a street or highway with a posted speed limit greater than thirty-five miles per hour.  3. A low-speed vehicle shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 307.350 to 307.402 for purposes of titling and registration. Low-speed vehicles shall comply with the standards in 49 CFR 571.500, as amended.  4. Every operator of a low-speed vehicle shall maintain financial responsibility on such low-speed vehicle as required by chapter 303 if the low-speed vehicle is to be operated upon the highways of this state.  5. Each person operating a low-speed vehicle on a highway in this state shall possess a valid driver's license issued pursuant to chapter 302.  6. For purposes of this section a "low-speed vehicle" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in 49 CFR, section 571.3, as amended.  7. All low-speed vehicles shall be manufactured in compliance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards for low-speed vehicles in 49 CFR 571.500, as amended.  8. Nothing in this section shall prevent county or municipal governments from adopting more stringent local ordinances governing low-speed vehicle operation if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that such ordinances are necessary in the interest of public safety. The department of transportation may prohibit the operation of low-speed vehicles on any highway under its jurisdiction if it determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of public safety. ­­-------- (L. 2004 H.B. 996 and H.B. 1142 and H.B. 1201 and H.B. 1489 merged with S.B. 1233, et al.)
MO Rev Stat § 304.030 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.030 - Certain buses and trucks to stop at railroad crossing, when — exception, requirements.

Effective - 28 Aug 1988   304.030. Certain buses and trucks to stop at railroad crossing, when — exception, requirements. — Every motor vehicle transporting passengers, for hire, every school bus, and every motor vehicle transporting high explosives, or poisonous or compressed inflammable gases, and every motor vehicle used for the transportation of inflammable or corrosive liquids in bulk, whether loaded or empty, shall, upon approaching any railroad grade crossing, other than a crossing that is specifically exempted from the stopping requirement by order of the division of motor carrier and railroad safety of the department of economic development, be brought to a full stop within fifty feet, but not less than fifteen feet, from the nearest rail of such railroad grade crossing, and shall not proceed until due caution has been taken to ascertain that the course is clear, except that such full stop shall not be required at a streetcar crossing within a business or residence district, nor at a railroad grade crossing protected by a watchman or traffic officer on duty or by a traffic control signal (not railroad flashing signal) giving positive indication to approaching vehicles to proceed, nor when the division of motor carrier and railroad safety has ordered the placement of an exempt sign at the crossing. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 8399, A.L. 1988 S.B. 676)  CROSS REFERENCE:  Division of motor carrier and railroad safety abolished, duties and functions transferred to highways and transportation commission and department of transportation, 226.008
MO Rev Stat § 304.031 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.031 - Traffic signal preemption system, use of, permitted when — violations, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 2004   304.031. Traffic signal preemption system, use of, permitted when — violations, penalty. — 1. As used in this section, "Traffic Signal Preemption System (TSPS)" shall mean a traffic-control system designated for use by emergency vehicles, as defined in this section, to improve traffic movement by temporarily controlling signalized intersections.  2. The owner of a traffic control signal may authorize use of a TSPS by the following persons for the following purposes:  (1) An authorized operator in an authorized emergency vehicle, or an authorized person who is an employee or member of an agency or entity which operates emergency vehicles, who may activate a TSPS from a station where the entity's emergency vehicles are based to control a traffic signal near that station, in order to improve the safety and efficiency of emergency response operations;  (2) An authorized operator in a bus, in order to interrupt the cycle of the traffic control signal in such a way as to keep the green light showing for longer than it otherwise would;  (3) An authorized operator in a traffic signal maintenance vehicle, in order to facilitate traffic signal maintenance activities.  3. A TSPS used by an authorized person in an emergency vehicle or at a station where emergency vehicles are stationed shall preempt and override a device operated by any other person.  4. A traffic control signal operating device used as authorized under this section must operate in such a way that the device does not continue to control the signal once the vehicle containing the device has arrived at the intersection, regardless of whether the vehicle remains at the intersection. No motor vehicle driver shall be convicted of any traffic violation if there is evidence that TSPS has been used by a government official to improperly change the sequence of the traffic signals.  5. It shall be unlawful for any person not approved herein to use a TSPS to control traffic.  6. Violation of this section shall be deemed a class B misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 2004 S.B. 1233, et al.)
MO Rev Stat § 304.034 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.034 - Municipalities may regulate golf cart and motorized wheelchair usage on streets and highways.

Effective - 28 Aug 2009   304.034. Municipalities may regulate golf cart and motorized wheelchair usage on streets and highways. — 1. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the governing body of any municipality may by resolution or ordinance allow persons to operate golf carts or motorized wheelchairs upon any street or highway under the governing body's jurisdiction. A golf cart or motorized wheelchair shall not be operated at any time on any state or federal highway, but may be operated upon such highway in order to cross a portion of the state highway system which intersects a municipal street. No golf cart or motorized wheelchair shall cross any highway at an intersection where the highway being crossed has a posted speed limit of more than forty-five miles per hour.  2. Golf carts operated on city streets shall be equipped with adequate brakes and shall meet any other safety requirements imposed by the governing body. Golf carts are not subject to the registration provisions of chapter 301.  3. As used in this section, a "golf cart" means a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of twenty miles per hour. ­­-------- (L. 2009 H.B. 683)
MO Rev Stat § 304.035 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.035 - Stop required at railroad grade crossing, when — commercial motor vehicles, speed at crossings — penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 2004   304.035. Stop required at railroad grade crossing, when — commercial motor vehicles, speed at crossings — penalty. — 1. When any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing, the driver of the vehicle shall operate the vehicle in a manner so he will be able to stop, and he shall stop the vehicle not less than fifteen feet and not more than fifty feet from the nearest rail of the railroad track and shall not proceed until he can safely do so if:  (1) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device warns of the approach of a railroad train; or  (2) A crossing gate is lowered or when a human flagman gives or continues to give a signal or warning of the approach or passage of a railroad train; or  (3) An approaching railroad train is visible and is in hazardous proximity to such crossing; or  (4) Any other traffic sign, device or any other act, rule, regulation or statute requires a vehicle to stop at a railroad grade crossing.  2. No person shall drive any vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing when a train is approaching while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.  3. No person shall drive a vehicle through a railroad crossing when there is not sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing.  4. No person shall drive a vehicle through a railroad crossing unless such vehicle has sufficient undercarriage clearance necessary to prevent the undercarriage of the vehicle from contacting the railroad crossing.  5. Every commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 302.700 shall, upon approaching a railroad grade crossing, be driven at a rate of speed which will permit said commercial motor vehicle to be stopped before reaching the nearest rail of such crossing and shall not be driven upon or over such crossing until due caution has been taken to ascertain that the course is clear. This section does not apply to vehicles which are required to stop at railroad crossings pursuant to section 304.030.  6. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a class C misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 1977 H.B. 220 § 1, A.L. 1988 S.B. 676, A.L. 1992 S.B. 765, A.L. 2001 S.B. 244, A.L. 2004 S.B. 1233, et al.)
MO Rev Stat § 304.040 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIX - Motor Vehicles, Watercraft and Aviation|Chapter 304 - Traffic Regulations|Section 304.040 - Failure to stop, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1939   304.040. Failure to stop, penalty. — Any person violating the provisions of section 304.030 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 8400)