Certain trucks not to drive in far left lane of certain interstate highways (St. Charles and Jefferson counties)
In certain Missouri counties (St. Charles and Jefferson), big trucks over 24,000 pounds are not allowed to drive in the far left lane on interstate highways that have at least three lanes going the same direction, near certain busy intersections. There are exceptions if there is an emergency or if the right or center lanes are closed for road work. Breaking this rule is a minor violation, but if it causes a dangerous situation it becomes more serious, and if it causes an accident it becomes even more serious.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
304.705. Certain trucks not to drive in far left lane of certain s (St. Charles and Jefferson counties). — 1. In any county with a population of more than one hundred eighty thousand inhabitants that adjoins a with a population of more than nine hundred thousand inhabitants, all trucks for a of more than twenty-four thousand , as of January 1, 2008, shall not be driven in the far left lane upon an interstate highway having at least three lanes in the same direction, within three miles of where an interstate highway and a three-digit numbered Missouri route intersects with an average daily traffic count on the interstate highway of at least one hundred thirty thousand vehicles at such point. The Missouri of transportation shall design, , and install any informational and directional signs at the locations. Such restriction shall not apply when:
(1) It is reasonably necessary for the operation of the truck to respond to emergency conditions; or
(2) The right or a center lane of a is closed to traffic while under construction, , or repair.
2. As used in this section, "truck" means any vehicle, machine, tractor trailer, or , or any combination thereof, propelled or drawn by mechanical power and designed for or used in the transportation of property upon the s.
3. A violation of this section is an unless such violation causes an immediate threat of an accident, in which case such violation shall be a , or unless an accident results from such violation, in which case such violation is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 2007 S.B. 22 § 2)
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