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Top 20 Missouri Traffic Violations and Their Legal Consequences

1. Speeding – RSMo § 304.010

  • Points: 2 (municipal) / 3 (state trooper)

  • Fine: $80–$300+

  • Risks: Insurance hike, suspension after 8+ points

2. Failure to Yield – RSMo § 304.351

  • Points: 2–3

  • Fine: $100–$150

  • Risks: Contributing factor in many accident-related prosecutions

3. Stop Sign Violation – RSMo § 300.275

  • Points: 2

  • Fine: ~$100

  • Risks: School zone enhancement in some municipalities

4. Running a Red Light – RSMo § 304.281

  • Points: 2–3

  • Fine: $100–$200

  • Risks: Can increase to 4 points if accident occurs

5. Failure to Signal – RSMo § 304.019

  • Points: 2

  • Risks: Often paired with careless driving or improper lane change

6. Improper Lane Use – RSMo § 304.015

  • Points: 2

  • Risks: Can trigger CDL disqualification if commercial vehicle

7. Following Too Closely – RSMo § 304.017

  • Points: 2

  • Fine: ~$100

  • Risks: Often charged after rear-end collisions

8. No Insurance (Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility) – RSMo § 303.025

  • Points: 4

  • Fine: $150–$300

  • Risks: License suspension, SR-22 requirement for reinstatement

9. Driving While Suspended/Revoked – RSMo § 302.321

  • Points: 12

  • Offense Level: Class D misdemeanor or felony (if repeat)

  • Penalties: Jail up to 1 year (first); felony up to 4 years (repeat)

10. Careless & Imprudent Driving – RSMo § 304.012

  • Points: 4

  • Offense Level: Class B misdemeanor (Class A if accident involved)

  • Risks: Arrest at the scene; often a catch-all charge

11. Leaving the Scene of an Accident – RSMo § 577.060

  • Points: 6–12

  • Offense Level: Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony

  • Penalties: Mandatory 1-year revocation (state charges)

12. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) – RSMo § 577.010

  • Points: 8

  • Offense Level: Class B misdemeanor (1st); felony if repeat

  • Penalties: Jail, ignition interlock, license loss, DOR + criminal track

  • High priority counties: Jackson, Cass, Bates, Johnson

13. Improper Turn – RSMo § 304.341

  • Points: 2

  • Fine: ~$80–$120

14. Expired Plates/Tags – RSMo § 301.130

  • Points: 0

  • Risks: Just cause for traffic stop, often used to escalate into other charges

15. Failure to Dim Headlights – RSMo § 307.070

  • Points: 2

  • **Common when cited during late-night stops

16. Obstructing Traffic – RSMo § 300.365

  • Points: 2

  • Fine: ~$80–$120

17. Violation of License Restriction – RSMo § 302.130

  • Points: 4

  • Risks: CDL consequences; possible disqualification for repeat violations

18. Unlawful Use of Cell Phone/Texting While Driving – RSMo § 304.822

  • Points: 2

  • Penalties: Fine + license points if driver is under 21 or causing a crash

  • Note: Replaces repealed § 304.820

19. Improper Passing – RSMo § 304.016

  • Points: 2

  • Risks: Dangerous on rural two-lane highways—common trigger for crashes

20. Expired Driver’s License – RSMo § 302.020

  • Points: 0–2

  • Offense Level:

    • First Offense: Class D misdemeanor (up to $500 fine, 15 days jail)

    • Second Offense: Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail)

    • Third Offense: Class E felony (up to 4 years prison)

  • Note: Grace period of 6 months for renewal w/o retest, but driving expired is illegal

For a broader look at how points, fines, and license consequences work across all citation types, visit our Missouri traffic ticket lawyer page.