Increases the penalty for red light offenses

HB 2953 increases penalties for drivers who run red lights in Missouri. Under this bill, violating traffic signal laws becomes a class B misdemeanor (previously class C), and escalates to a class A misdemeanor if a pedestrian is struck. The change directly affects drivers who fail to stop at red lights, with stricter penalties when pedestrian safety is compromised. The bill amends Missouri's traffic code to adjust penalty levels without altering the underlying traffic rules. It focuses solely on penalty severity, not on new enforcement methods or safety infrastructure.