Motor Vehicle Law
CCS HCS SCS SB 82 — Motor Vehicles. Changes the laws regarding motor vehicles. Includes provisions relating to:
Temporary Permits;
In-Transit Placards;
Out-of-State Certificates of Ownership;
Sales by Dealers;
Unclaimed Vehicle Reports and Storage Claims;
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Dealers;
Bona Fide Established Places of Business;
Proof of Insurance;
Issuance of Dealer Number Plates;
Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Educational Seminars;
Motor Vehicle Shows;
Advertising Standards;
Salvage Vehicles;
Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act;
Emergency Vehicles;
Motor Vehicle Liens;
Distinctive Dealer Plates;
Driveaway Saddlemount Combinations; and
Special License Plates.
Licenses of Those in the Military. Allows a driver’s license application to be signed by an individual with power of attorney for another individual deployed with the United States Armed Forces. Authorizes the department director to waive the driving skills test required for a commercial driver’s license for any qualified military applicant who is currently licensed at the time of application. The department director is authorized to accept alternative requirements for satisfaction of the skills test. The applicant must not have had any license suspension, revocation, or cancellation within two years of the application.
Salvage Pool Sales. Salvage pool sales are restricted to only individuals engaged in the salvage business and holding salvage dealer licenses, licensed motor vehicle dealers, and individuals from foreign countries who are purchasing vehicles for export. Any vehicle sold to a non-United States resident for export must have the title marked with the words “For Export Only.”
Disabled License Plates. Any person older than 75 years of age is exempt from providing a physician’s statement when renewing a disabled license plate. The renewal period for disabled windshield placards is extended from two to four years; and
Tow Truck Ordinance Violations. Any tow truck operator is prohibited from proceeding to the scene of an accident without permission or request by a party involved in the accident or a law enforcement officer. Any violation of this provision will be a 4-point violation on the operator’s driver’s license.
The provisions regarding the bona fide place of business, proof of insurance of a current dealer garage policy, the number of additional plates a new motor vehicle dealer and manufacturer may hold, educational seminar requirements, the renewal period for disabled plates and placards, and the exemption for persons older than 75 years of age become effective January 1, 2008. (Signed 7/13/07)
SCS SB 91 — Emergency Vehicle Dealers. Defines “emergency vehicles” and exempts dealers who sell only emergency vehicles from maintaining a bona fide place of business, including the related law enforcement certification requirements, and from meeting the minimum yearly sales. (Signed 6/30/07)
SB 352 — Emergency Vehicles. Requires drivers to yield the right-of-way upon the immediate approach of any vehicle operated by a conservation agent as an emergency vehicle. (Signed 6/13/07)
HCS SCS SB 384 — Stolen License Plate Tabs and Deceptive Practices. Changes the requirements for the replacement of stolen license plate tabs. Until January 1, 2009, an individual can receive up to two sets of license plate tabs per year by submitting a notarized affidavit that the license plate tab or tabs were stolen. After January 1, 2009, an individual must submit a copy of the police report to receive the replacement tabs.
A license plate can be encased in a transparent cover if the plate is plainly visible and its reflective qualities are not impaired.
Donation receptacles operating for profit are required to display on the receptacle that the donations are not for charitable organizations and will be resold for profit. A violation of this provision will be considered an unfair business practice under Section 407.202, RSMo. This provision will not apply to paper, glass, or aluminum products that are donated for recycling.
The provisions of the bill regarding stolen license plate tabs contain an emergency clause. (Signed 6/26/07)