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Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Missouri -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Public Safety Offenses: Driving while intoxicated (MRS 577.010 to 5770.54) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Operation of motor vehicle without proper license prohibited (MRS 302.020) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (MRS Chapter 303) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Application for registration of motor vehicles, -- penalty for failure to comply (MRS 301.020) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Turns at Intersection (MRS 304.341) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident (MRS 577.060) |
| Mechanical Violations | Vehicle Equipment Regulations (MRS Chapter 307) |
| Reckless Driving | Motorists to exercise highest degree of care (MRS 304.012) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Observance of traffic-control devices (MRS 304.271) Rules for traffic when controlled by light signals (MRS 304.281) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Seat belts required for passenger cars (MRS 307.178) |
| Speeding | Definitions -- maximum speed limits...-- violations, penalty (MRS 304.010 |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Vehicle Equipment Regulations (MRS Chapter 307) |
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