Driver Licensing Law Changes
Effective August 28, 2007
SENATE BILL 82
MILITARY APPLICANTS
- Allows active-duty armed forces members (temporarily mobilized and deployed outside of Missouri) to obtain a new, renewal, or duplicate permit/driver/nondriver license through a power of attorney when required documentation is submitted.
- Waives CDL skills test for qualified active duty or retired military applicants. Detailed requirements are listed on form DOR-5140
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TOW TRUCK OPERATORS
- Creates a four point municipal ordinance driver license conviction for tow truck drivers who stop or proceed to the scene of an accident without permission (302.302).
Effective January 1, 2007
DRIVING INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
- Instruction Permit holders must receive 40 hours of behind the wheel driving instruction (currently, 20 hours is required), including a minimum of 10 hours of nighttime driving instruction that occurs between sunset and sunrise.
Effective August 28, 2006
Intermediate License Restrictions
Intermediate License holders are subject to the following new driving restrictions:
- During the first six months, applicants may not operate the vehicle with more than one passenger under 19 years old who is not a member of the applicant’s immediate family.
- After the first 6 months, applicants may not operate the vehicle with more than three passengers under 19 years old who are not members of the applicant’s immediate family.
These restrictions may not be applicable to an Intermediate License holder who is operating in agricultural work-related activities.
Immediate family includes parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, stepbrothers, stepsisters, and adopted or foster children residing in the driver’s household. Parent includes a foster parent, stepparent, or adoptive parent. Grandparent includes a foster grandparent, step-grandparent, or adoptive grandparent. Click here for more information about Missouri's Graduated Driver License Law.
Effective July 1, 2005
Changes In ID Requirements
Missouri law requires all applicants to show proof of lawful presence, proof of identity, and proof of residency before a permit, driver license, or nondriver license can be issued. All applicants must present and surrender their current permit, driver license, or nondriver license, in addition to providing proof of lawful presence. Exceptions: Missourians age 65 or older who are renewing a driver license or nondriver license are NOT required to show proof of lawful presence. Additionally, any Missourian under age 65 without proof of lawful presence may obtain a one-year license IF a 15 year Missouri driving history exists. The special one-year license cannot be renewed, but does provide a full year to obtain the required documents for proof of lawful presence. Click here for more information about Changes in ID Requirement.