Editor's Note—Per the County's request of June 15, 2007,
previous sections 310.060 was renumbered to coordinate with state
statute numbering and set out in this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 07-017 §1, 1-30-2007]
A.
It shall
be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle other than a
farm tractor upon any highway, roadway or alleyway unless that person
maintains the financial responsibility required by Chapter 303, RSMo.
(as amended) or is operating a motor vehicle as to which the owner
has maintained financial responsibility.
B.
While
operating a motor vehicle, all drivers shall carry proof of the financial
responsibility required by Chapter 303, RSMo. (as amended). Proof
of financial responsibility shall be displayed for inspection upon
demand by any Law Enforcement Officer. Failure of any driver to exhibit
proof of financial responsibility to a Law Enforcement Officer shall
constitute prima facie evidence that the driver has not maintained
financial responsibility and is not operating a motor vehicle as to
which the owner has maintained financial responsibility.
C.
A violation
of this Section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more
than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the St.
Charles County Jail for a term not to exceed one (1) year, or by both
fine and imprisonment. A separate offense shall be deemed committed
on each day a violation occurs or continues. Enforcement of this Section
shall be the responsibility of the County Counselor.
