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Missouri Driving Record

Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor-driven cycle on public roadways in Missouri is required to have a valid driver license. You may obtain a Missouri driver license at any one of Missouri’s 183 license offices.

Missouri Driver License

You must have a Missouri driver license if:

  • You live in Missouri, are 16 years of age or older, and plan to drive.
  • You are a new resident of Missouri and want to drive, even if you have a driver license from another state.
  • You are an out-of-state commercial driver who has moved to Missouri within the last 30 days. (Please refer to the Missouri Commercial Driver License Manual.)

Certain persons are not required to obtain a Missouri driver license. You do not need a Missouri driver license if:

  • You are a member of the armed forces and you have a valid driver license from your home state.
  • You are a full-time student and you have a valid driver license from your home state.
  • You operate or temporarily operate/move any farm tractor or implement on a highway for agri-related purposes.

Missouri Driver License Suspension

There are a number of reasons your license may be revoked or suspended or denied.Your best bet is to be responsible and be a good driver. You can lose your license for any of the following reasons:

  • Parent/Guardian Request to Deny a Driver License — If you are under age 18, your parent or guardian may request that the Director of Revenue deny you a license. If you already have a driver license, the request (Form 4811) will cancel your license. When the department receives the request, a denial will be placed on your driving record. The denial expires when you turn 18 or when your parent/guardian requests your driving status be cleared. Form 4811 may be found on the department's web site at www.dor.mo.gov or at any license office.
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Refusing to let a police officer test you for alcohol or drugs
  • Leaving the scene of an accident
  • Failing to file an accident report
  • Giving false information when you apply for a license
  • Failing to settle a court judgment made against you for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident
  • Failing to keep insurance (financial responsibility)
  • Changing the information on your license or using someone else’s license when you attempt to buy alcohol
  • Failing to appear for an exam when requested by the Driver License Bureau
  • Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony or causing the death of someone in a motor vehicle accident
  • Having too many points on your driving record
  • Letting someone else use your driver license
  • Failing to appear in court or pay traffic tickets in Missouri or other states
  • Failing to pay child support
  • Failing to use an ignition interlock device when required
  • Stealing fuel from a gas station
  • Possessing any intoxicating liquor if you are a minor
  • Submitting false proof of insurance
  • Failing to yield the right-of-way and causing injury or death

Missouri Drunk Driving

Driving a motor vehicle is a privilege. It takes skill and common sense. Alcohol or drugs or fatigue will cause your driving to suffer, and it is your responsibility to know when you are not in shape to drive. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, even medicine, or driving when you're tired can have deadly consequences — for you, your passengers, and other motorists.

Missouri laws are tough if you are found guilty of drinking or using drugs while driving. You may pay a fine, lose your license, and even go to jail.

If you injure or kill someone because you were drinking or using drugs while driving, you may

  • Spend 2 to 7 years in jail,
  • Pay a $5,000 fine, and/or
  • Lose your driver license for 5 years.

Missouri Point System

PointsType of Violation
215 1/2 OPERATE AT NIGHT ORD
2ACTIVAT RED LT NON-EMERGENCY
2AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
2ALT/COUNTERFEIT INS ID CARD
2ALTER DRIVER LICENSE
2ASSAULT-3RD DEGRE INVOLVE MV
2ATTEMPTED DWI
2ATTEMPTED LEAV SCENE OF ACC
2COAST WITH GEARS DISENGAGED
2COLLIDE W/VEHICLE/PROPERTY
2CRUISING
2DISOBEY EMERGENCY VEH ORD
2DISOBEY FUNERAL PROC ORDINA
2DISOBEY TRAF DEVICE RAILROAD
2DISOBEY TRAFFIC CONT DEVICE
2DISOBEYED TRAFFIC OFFICER
2DR W/CHILD ON LAP/MC TANK
2DRIV OUT OF SERV–15 PASS/HAZ *
2DRIV UNDER MIN SPEED LIMIT
2DRIVE CMV W/O OBTAINING CDL *
2DRIVE MTRCYCLE BETWEEN VEH'S
2DRIVE MV W/O OWNERS CONSENT
2DRIVE TOO FAST FOR CONDITION
2DRIVE WHILE DISQUALIFIED *
2DRIVE WHILE OUT OF SERVICE *
2DRIVERS VIEW OBSTRUCTED
2DRIVING ACROSS FIRE HOSE
2DRIVING ON SHOULDER
2DRIVING OVER CURB
2DRIVING OVER SIDEWALK
2DRIVING THROUGH BARRICADE
2DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED
2DRIVING WRONG SIDE OF ROAD
2ELUDING POLICE OFFICER
2ENDANGER WELFARE OF CHILD
2ENGAGE IN SPEED COMPETITION
2ERRATIC SPEED
2EXCESS VEH NOISE–SQUEAL TIRE
2EXCESSIVE PASSENGER VIOL
2FAIL TO OBEY RR DEVICE/OFCR *
2FAIL TO REMAIN IN MOVING VEH
2FAIL TO REPORT AN ACCIDENT
2FAIL TO SLOW AT RR CROSSING *
2FAIL TO STOP AT RR CROSSING *
2FAIL TO STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS
2FAIL TO STP BEFORE RR CROSS *
2FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY
2FAIL TO YIELD/COLLIDE W/PED
2FAILED TO REDUCE SPEED
2FAILURE TO DIM LIGHTS
2FAILURE TO KEEP RIGHT
2FAILURE TO OBEY RR RESTR
2FAILURE TO SOUND HORN
2FAILURE TO STAY ON PAVEMENT
2FAILURE/IMPROPER SIGNAL
2FICTITIO/CAN/SUS/REV/ALT LIC
2FISHTAILING
2FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE **
2GAVE FALSE INFO TO OFFICER
2HOT-RODDING (Municipal Only)
2IMP CLASS/END/VIOL RESTR *
2IMP START FROM PRKD POSITION
2IMPEDING TRAFFIC MOVEMENT
2IMPROPER BACKING
2IMPROPER EMERGING FROM DRIVE
2IMPROPER LANE **
2IMPROPER PASSING
2IMPROPER TURN
2INATTENT/NEGL/CARELESS DR
2INCREASED SPEED WHEN PASSED
2INSUFFCNT CLEARANCE RR CRSS *
2INSUFFCNT SPAC TO DR THRU RR *
2INTERFERE WITH OFCR/TRFC SYS
2LEAV MAIN PORTION OF ROADWAY
2MINOR IN POSSESSION (State Only)
2MISC-CONVERT FROM PRIOR SYS
2MOTOR FUEL THEFT (State Only)
2NO LIC-POSSESS OR ON DEMAND *
2NO MOTORCYCLE QUALIFICATION
2NO OPERATOR’S LICENSE (County/
2OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC
2OP ATV UNDER INFLU ALC/DRUG
2OP W/O DOUBLE/TRIPLE ENDORSE
2OP W/O HAZARDOUS MAT ENDORSE
2OP W/O PASSENGER ENDORSE
2OP W/O TANK VEHICLE ENDORSE
2OP WITHOUT SCHOOL BUS PERMIT
2OPEN CAR DOOR INTO TRAFFIC
2OPERATE MTRCYCLE 3
2OPERATED ATV WITH PASSENGER
2OPERATED ATV-UNDER AGE OF 16
2OPERATING ATV ON HIGHWAY
2OPERATING MV W/O HEADLIGHTS
2OPERATING WHERE PROHIBITED
2OVERTAKE/STRIKE REAR OF VEH
2PASSENGERS
2PRESENT ANOTHER'S LIC AS OWN
2PROHIBITED U TURN
2RIDING SIDESADDLE–MOTORCYCLE
2SB DR NOT PERMIT VEH TO PASS
2STRIKE A LEGALLY STOPPED CAR
2TAMPER W/IGN INTERLOCK DEV
2TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE
2TRAFFIC TURN/SIGNAL VIOL
2UNAUTHORIZED LANE USE
2USE TSPS TO CONTROL TRAFFIC
2VIOL OF IGNITION INTERLOCK
2VIOL OF INSTRUCTION PERMIT
2VIOL OF RESTRICTED LICENSE
2VIOLATED OPEN CONTAINER LAW
2WARNING OF RADAR
2WEAVING
2WRONG DIRECTION–DIVIDED ST
2WRONG DIRECTION–ONE WAY ST

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