HB 1702 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Establishes the "Driver's Protection Act"

This bill proposes the creation of the "Driver's Protection Act," which would restrict law enforcement from stopping or detaining drivers solely for specific minor traffic violations. Under the new rules, police could not pull over a vehicle just for speeding or unregistered cars unless an accident occurred, the vehicle was commercial, or the driver received points on their record. The measure aims to limit routine traffic stops by excluding these common infractions from being the only reason for a detention.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 1, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Dec 1, 2023
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David Smith
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