Missouri Uniform Citation

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What is the primary purpose of the Uniform Complaint (UC)?

To keep track of points and suspensions

To issue warnings to violators

To determine the severity of fines and penalties

To show the type of violation (correct)

What is the source of charges and charge codes used on the Uniform Complaint?

Law Enforcement Agency

Courts

Department of Revenue (DOR)

State of Missouri (correct)

What does the two-digit code represent on the Uniform Complaint?

The fine amount

The type of violation

The severity of the charge (correct)

The number of points

What is the purpose of the Uniform Complaint in relation to the Department of Revenue (DOR)?

To keep track of violations Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of inaccurate or missing information on the Uniform Complaint?

It will be rejected by the court Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Uniform Complaint and the Verbal Judo eight-step car stop/citizen contact?

The Uniform Complaint is used for proper completion, while the Verbal Judo is used for proper demeanor and courtesy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Uniform Complaint in relation to the courts?

To establish the severity of the violation Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of driving while suspended or revoked according to the Uniform Complaint?

It will lead to stiffer penalties or incarceration Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct Charge Code for 'Failure to register motor vehicle/trailer annually with Director of Revenue' under Chapter 301?

4601906.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct Statute number for 'Operate vehicle without proper license' under Chapter 302?

302.020 Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct Charge Code for 'Driving with suspended or revoked license' under Chapter 302?

4666006.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct Statute number for 'All terrain Vehicles Prohibited on Highways, Rivers and Streams' under Chapter 304?

304.015 Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct Charge Code for 'Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device' under Chapter 304?

4715705.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct Statute number for 'Loads Required to be Properly Covered/Secured' under Chapter 307?

307.010 Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct Charge Code for 'Driving While Intoxicated (1st Offense)' under Chapter 577?

4742004.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Uniform Complaint?

To provide a standardized document for law enforcement to issue citations Signup and view all the answers

How many pages is a Uniform Complaint?

5 pages Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the UC number on a Uniform Complaint?

To track the citation number Signup and view all the answers

What should be entered in section 27 of the Uniform Traffic Citation?

Circumstances relating to the violator's offense Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of section 38 of the Uniform Traffic Citation?

To enter the amended charge Signup and view all the answers

How should the violator's height be entered in section 18?

In feet and inches, such as 602 for 6'2" Signup and view all the answers

What should be entered in section 33 of the Uniform Traffic Citation?

Licensed weight of the commercial motor vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of section 45 of the Uniform Traffic Citation?

To enter the Missouri statute number or municipal/county ordinance number for the violation Signup and view all the answers

What should be entered in section 9 of the Uniform Traffic Citation?

Last name, First name, Middle name or initial, exactly as it is shown on the license Signup and view all the answers

What should be entered in section 12 of the Uniform Traffic Citation?

State Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of section 50 of the Uniform Traffic Citation?

To obtain the violator's signature Signup and view all the answers

What should be entered in section 29 of the Uniform Traffic Citation?

Model of the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What should be entered in section 43 of the Uniform Traffic Citation?

Missouri statute number or municipal/county ordinance number for the violation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of section 52 of the Uniform Traffic Citation?

To enter the court date Signup and view all the answers

In which block should the violator's signature be located?

Block 48 Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct charge code for Block 41?

#4601906.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the exercise in the Uniform Complaint handout?

To practice writing a Uniform Complaint Signup and view all the answers

What is the offense for which the recruits will write a ticket?

Driving 45 mph in a 25 mph zone Signup and view all the answers

What information should the recruits use to fill out the Uniform Complaint?

Their own driver's license information Signup and view all the answers

What should the recruits do if they do not recall their license plate number?

Construct a license plate number Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Uniform Citation (UC)

The UC is a written document that shows the type of violation and is used by courts to establish the severity of the violation.
It is used by the Department of Revenue (DOR) to track violations, including:
- Types of violations
- Points
- Suspensions
- Revocations
The UC is also used by courts to determine stiffer penalties for repeat violations, such as:
- Driving while suspended (DWS)
- Driving while revoked (DWR)
- Driving while intoxicated or under the influence

Charges and Charge Codes

The State of Missouri has a code for each violation of the Traffic Statutes, which includes a five-digit number.
The charge code is used for statistical purposes and includes:
- Two-digit code for severity of the charge
- One-digit number after the decimal point, which indicates:
  - 0: Not applicable
  - 1: Attempt
  - 2: Accessory
  - 3: Conspiracy

Common Motor Vehicle Violations

Chapter 301: Registration and licensing of Motor Vehicles
- Failure to register motor vehicle/trailer annually (Statute 301.030, Charge Code 4601906.0)
- Displayed plates of another (Statute 301.041, Charge Code 4605406.0)
- Displayed unlawful plates (Statute 301.320, Charge Code 4609606.0)
Chapter 302: Drivers and Chauffeur's Licenses
- Operate vehicle without proper license (Statute 302.020, Charge Code 4660706.0)
- Unlawful display of suspended, revoked, altered, or fictitious license (Statute 302.220, Charge Code 4662506.0)
- Driving with suspended or revoked license (Statute 302.321, Charge Code 4666006.0)
Chapter 303: Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law
- Failure to exhibit insurance identification card (Statute 303.024, Charge Code not provided)
Chapter 304: Traffic Regulations
- All-terrain vehicles prohibited on highways, rivers, and streams (Statute 304.013, Charge Code 4706005.0)
- Drive on right of highway (Statute 304.015, Charge Code 4800505.0)
- Failure to obey traffic control device (Statute 304.271, Charge Code 4715705.0)
- Passing school bus loading/unloading prohibited (Statute 304.030, Charge Code 4715105.0)
Chapter 307: Vehicle Equipment Regulations
- Loads required to be properly covered/secured (Statute 307.010, Charge Code 4808506.0)
- Requirement for two headlamps (except motorcycles) (Statute 307.045, Charge Code 4810506.0)
- Requirement for dim lights (Statute 307.070, Charge Code 4738705.0)
- Requirement for two tail lamps (except motorcycles) (Statute 307.075, Charge Code 4814506.0)
Chapter 577: Public Safety Offenses
- Driving while intoxicated (1st offense) (Statute 577.010, Charge Code 4742004.0)
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages in a moving motor vehicle prohibited (Statute 577.017, Charge Code not provided)
- Refusal to submit to chemical test (Statute 577.041, Charge Code not provided)

Uniform Complaint (UC)

The UC is a five-page document, with each page designated for a specific agency:
- Abstract of court record (white)
- Complaint and information (white)
- Arrest record (blue)
- Officer's records (pink)
- Violator's copy (yellow)
Each summons is sequentially numbered and must be accounted for by the officer issued that summons book.
Specific instructions for completing a UC, including:
- UC number
- State of Missouri in Circuit Court of—
- County
- Division
- On or about (date)
- Upon/At or Near (location/log point)
- At (time)
- Insurance
- Name
- Street address
- City
- State
- Zip code
- Date of birth
- Age
- Race
- Sex
- Height
- Weight
- Driver's license number
- State
- Employer
- Street address
- City
- State
- Zip code
- Did unlawfully
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Style
- Color
- Weight
- License number
- License state
- License year
- Description of violation
- Amended charges
- Driving
- When limited to
- Seat belt violation
- Detection method
- In violation of
- Mo. Charge code
- In fatal accident/in accident/DWI/BAC
- Officer
- Badge
- Name and title
- Date
- I promise to dispose... Signature
- Dr. Lic. Posted
- Court date
- Court time
- Court phone number
- Street address
- City
- Prosecutor's signature
- Date

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Learn about the Missouri Uniform Complaint form, its accurate completion, and the proper demeanor and courtesy expected while contacting a violator. This lesson covers the principles and importance of uniform citations.