Speed limit
If someone is caught driving over the speed limit by five miles per hour or less, it is treated as an infraction — a minor violation, not a crime. No points are added to that person's driving record for this kind of ticket. However, if a person does not show up to court for this minor violation, a judge can still issue a warrant for their arrest.
304.009. Speed limit — violation, . — 1. the of section 304.010, a speeding violation of section 304.010 which is over the posted speed limit by five miles per hour or less is an . The assessed for a violation of this section shall be the same as the costs assessed section 304.010.
2. No shall be assessed pursuant to section 302.302 for any speeding violation which is over the posted speed limit by five miles per hour or less.
3. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, a court may a for for any violation which is classified as an infraction.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1973 1st Ex. Sess. H.B. 1 § 1, A.L. 1975 H.B. 616 § 1, A.L. 1977 H.B. 375, A.L. 1979 H.B. 325, A.L. 1981 H.B. 474, A.L. 1987 S.B. 83, A.L. 1995 H.B. 717, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1047) Effective 3-13-96 (1984) Director of Revenue may not assess points for speeding violations on state limited access highways within city limits, if the city ordinance violates, duplicates, or concurs with, the state set limits. Knierim v. James (Mo. banc), 677 S.W.2d 322.
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