[Code 1975 §15.03(6); CC 1989 §13-102; Ord. No. 1051 §1, 11-10-1986; Ord. No. 1975 §1, 7-8-1996]
A.
Unless otherwise provided for by law, it shall be unlawful for any person, except those expressly exempted by Section 302.080, RSMo., to:
1.
Operate any vehicle upon any highway in this City unless the person has a valid license;
2.
Operate a motorcycle or motortricycle upon any highway of this State unless such person has a valid license that shows the person has successfully passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle as prescribed by the director. The director may indicate such upon a valid license issued to such person, or shall issue a license restricting the applicant to the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle if the actual demonstration, required by Section 302.173, RSMo., is conducted on such vehicle;
3.
Authorize or knowingly permit a motorcycle or motortricycle owned by such person or under such person's control to be driven upon any highway by any person whose license does not indicate that the person has passed the examination for the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle or has been issued an instruction permit therefor;
4.
Operate a motor vehicle with an instruction permit or license issued to another person.
B.
In any prosecution charging a violation of Subsection (A)(2) above, proof that an unlicensed person was driving the motor vehicle or motorcycle described in the complaint, together with proof that the defendant named in the complaint was, at the time described in the complaint, the registered owner of the motor vehicle or motorcycle, shall constitute a prima facie presumption that such registered owner was the person who authorized or knowingly permitted the unlicensed person to drive the motor vehicle or motorcycle at the point where, and during the time which, the violation occurred.
C.
An operator's license issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 302, RSMo., shall be carried at all times by the lawful holder thereof while driving a motor vehicle or motorcycle upon the streets and highways of this City, and shall be displayed upon the demand of any Police Officer, Peace Officer, or any other duly authorized person employed by this City for inspection when demand is made therefor. Failure of any operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle to exhibit his/her license shall be presumptive evidence that such person is not a duly licensed operator.