[R.O. 2011 §10.32.120; Prior Code §21-31.1; Ord. No. 4365 §1; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A. Unless
otherwise provided 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 unless the person has a valid license;
2. Operate
a motorcycle or motortricycle upon any highway 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 State Director of Revenue;
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. Every
person operating or riding as a passenger on any motorcycle or motortricycle
upon any highway shall wear protective headgear at all times while
the vehicle is in motion. The protective headgear shall meet reasonable
standards and specifications established by the State Director of
Revenue.
C. A fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) may be imposed for failure to wear protective headgear as required under Subsection
(B). Notwithstanding all other provisions of law to the contrary, no court costs shall be imposed upon any person due to such violation.
[R.O. 2011 §10.32.130; Prior Code §21-31.4; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
No person shall operate a motor vehicle in any manner in violation
of the restrictions imposed in a restricted license issued to him/her.
[R.O. 2011 §10.32.140; Prior Code §21-31.5; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A person commits the violation of driving while revoked if he/she
operates a motor vehicle on a highway when his/her license or driving
privilege has been canceled, suspended or revoked under the laws of
this State and acts with criminal negligence with respect to knowledge
of the fact that his/her driving privilege has been canceled, suspended
or revoked.
[R.O. 2011 §10.32.150; Prior Code §21-31.6; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
A. Any person
who drives a commercial motor vehicle without the proper class of
license or applicable endorsements valid for the type of vehicle being
operated, or a commercial driver's instruction permit, or a receipt
which indicates the driver is qualified to drive a commercial motor
vehicle, or while driving privileges are suspended, revoked or canceled,
or while disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle, or
who violates license restrictions in any State shall be in violation
of this Section.
B. As used
in this Section, "commercial motor vehicle" means
a motor vehicle designed or used to transport passengers or property:
1. If the
vehicle has a gross combination weight rating of twenty-six thousand
one (26,001) or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit which has a
gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one (10,001) pounds or
more;
2. If the
vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand one
(26,001) or more pounds or such lesser rating as determined by Federal
regulation;
3. If the
vehicle is designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers,
including the driver; or
4. If the
vehicle is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be
placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (46 U.S.C.
1801 et seq.).
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.060; Code 1950 §1001.66; Prior
Code §21-86; Ord. No. 6192,
1999]
No person shall cause or knowingly permit his/her child or ward
under the age of sixteen (16) years to drive a motor vehicle upon
any highway when such minor is not authorized under Chapter 302, RSMo.,
or in violation of any of the provisions of Chapter 302, RSMo.
[R.O. 2011 §10.16.070; Prior Code §21-86.1; Ord. No. 6192, 1999]
No person shall authorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle
owned by him/her or under his/her control to be driven upon any highway
by any person who is not authorized under Chapter 302, RSMo., or in
violation of any of the provisions of Chapter 302, RSMo.