Operator not subject to security and suspension provisions, when
Some people do not have to show proof of insurance or face license suspension after a car accident. This applies when the accident only hurt or damaged the person who caused it — no one else was affected. It also applies when someone's car was taken and driven without permission. And it applies if, before the suspension happens, the person can show they are not responsible for the accident, a court already decided they are not at fault, or they made a written payment agreement with everyone involved.
303.070. not subject to and , when. — The requirements as to security and suspension in section 303.030 shall not apply:
(1) To the operator or the owner of a motor vehicle involved in an accident wherein no injury or damage was caused to the person or property of anyone other than such operator or owner;
(2) To the owner of a motor vehicle if at the time of the accident the vehicle was being operated without his permission, , or was parked by a person who had been operating such motor vehicle without such permission; nor
(3) If, prior to the date that the would otherwise the and or under section 303.030, there shall be filed with the director evidence satisfactory to him that the person who would otherwise be required to file security has been released from or been finally not to be or has a providing for the payment of an agreed amount in , with respect to all for injuries or resulting from the accident.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1953 p. 569 § 303.060, A.L. 1976 H.B. 1392) (1963) Plaintiff in this action was driving a state-owned car and had no liability insurance coverage. In order to avoid loss of his operator's license under this section he obtained a release on the form provided by the department of revenue from defendants in this action. Held that under certain circumstances a person obtaining a release from the other party is estopped to assert a cause of action against that party. Eberting v. Skinner (A.), 364 S.W.2d 829. (1963) Release estopped from suing releasor for damages arising out of motor vehicle collision. Farmer v. Arnold (Mo.), 371 S.W.2d 265.
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Security deposited with director of revenue
RSMo 303.060
Where operator has no license or is nonresident, procedure
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Judgment-creditor entitled to notice of security held
RSMo 303.051
Security, form and amount
RSMo 303.050
Report of failure to satisfy judgment
RSMo 303.090
Records, where kept
RSMo 303.045
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