Transportation

HB 1939 modifies Missouri law to allow municipalities to permit golf cart operation on streets with posted speed limits of 25 mph or lower, directly affecting local governments and golf cart users. The bill requires golf carts to meet specific safety standards, including headlights, reflectors, brakes, and a valid driver's license for operators, while prohibiting operation on sidewalks, pedestrian trails, or highways with speed limits over 45 mph. It explicitly states golf carts are exempt from vehicle registration and must not exceed 25 mph. This bill replaces existing provisions to clarify municipal authority and safety requirements for golf cart use within city limits.

SB 1369 allows motorcycle operators to pass vehicles in the same lane or between lanes at speeds no more than 10 mph over traffic flow and not exceeding 25 mph. It explicitly prohibits "lane splitting" (riding between fast-moving vehicles) while permitting "lane filtering" (riding between stopped or slow-moving vehicles). The bill also makes it a minor violation to intentionally impede motorcycles and requires the Missouri Highway Patrol to develop safety guidelines for lane filtering. This directly affects motorcycle riders and other drivers in Missouri by establishing specific operational rules and safety expectations.