Vehicle Registration and Licensing
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According to Chapter 301 RSMo, what is the period of time within which an application for registration of a motor vehicle not previously registered in Missouri must be made?

  • 30 days (correct)
  • 60 days
  • 90 days
  • No specific time frame is specified

    • Which of the following vehicles are issued only one license plate?

  • Motorcycles (correct)
  • Trailers
  • Historic vehicles
  • Commercial vehicles

    • Who is responsible for the annual registration of motor vehicles?

  • Local authorities
  • Vehicle operator
  • Vehicle dealer
  • Vehicle owner (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a certificate of ownership (title)?

    <p>To prove ownership of a vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a motorized bicycle?

    <p>A vehicle with an engine less than 50cc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of proof of financial responsibility can be accepted?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does a buyer have to transfer license plates from a traded-in motor vehicle or trailer to a new motor vehicle or trailer?

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of a law enforcement officer when an operator fails to produce proof of financial responsibility?

    <p>Issue a fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum speed of a motorized bicycle on level ground?

    <p>Thirty miles per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a local commercial motor vehicle and a farm use vehicle?

    <p>Area of operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a commercial motor vehicle?

    <p>A vehicle designed or regularly used for carrying freight and merchandise, or more than eight passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a farm tractor?

    <p>For agricultural purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the type of licensing required for a commercial motor vehicle?

    <p>Area of operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum cylinder capacity of a motorized bicycle's motor?

    <p>Fifty cubic centimeters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a mechanical device, such as a scooter, failing to meet the definition of a motorized bicycle?

    <p>It is considered a motorcycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum weight for which a commercial motor vehicle must be registered?

    <p>12,000 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a local commercial motor vehicle?

    <p>To transport goods within a municipality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are traffic laws in Missouri located?

    <p>In the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for registering a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle?

    <p>Registration with the director of revenue or the state highways and transportation commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the index in Volumes 8 and 9 of the RSMo?

    <p>To provide an alphabetical index of laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are individual laws identified in the RSMo?

    <p>By their title and six-digit number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main topic of Chapter 301 of the RSMo?

    <p>Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a dealer in the context of RSMo 301.010?

    <p>A person, firm, corporation, association, agent or subagent engaged in the sale or exchange of new, used or reconstructed motor vehicles or trailers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a motorcycle in the RSMo?

    <p>A motor vehicle operated on two wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you locate a specific law in the RSMo?

    <p>By looking up the law's title in the index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Motor Vehicle Offense Handbook?

    <p>To help recruits locate information in the RSMo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many volumes are in the RSMo?

    <p>99 volumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main topic of Chapter 302 of the RSMo?

    <p>Drivers' and Commercial Drivers' License</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the deadline for submitting an application for a certificate of ownership for a motor vehicle or trailer?

    <p>Thirty days after acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount of insurance required for bodily injury to one person in any one accident?

    <p>$25,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be included on an insurance identification card?

    <p>Insurer's name and address, named insured, policy number, effective dates, and vehicle description</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must a new insurance identification card be issued?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alternative to a 3rd-party insurance provider for complying with the mandatory responsibility guidelines?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount of insurance required for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident?

    <p>$10,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an insurance identification card?

    <p>To prove financial responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for proof of financial responsibility?

    <p>A motor vehicle liability insurance policy or a surety bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for issuing an insurance identification card to a self-insurer?

    <p>The director of revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can qualify for a certificate of self-insurance?

    <p>A religious denomination with more than 25 members who prohibits insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an operator fails to exhibit an insurance identification card?

    <p>The officer will notify the director of revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be prominently displayed on an insurance identification card?

    <p>The statement 'THIS CARD MUST BE CARRIED IN THE INSURED MOTOR VEHICLE FOR PRODUCTION UPON DEMAND'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount of insurance required for bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident?

    <p>$50,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a certificate of self-insurance?

    <p>To prove financial responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used in lieu of an insurance identification card?

    <p>A motor vehicle insurance binder or receipt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a certificate of self-insurance to be issued?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ground can be used to cancel a certificate of self-insurance?

    <p>Failure to pay a judgment within 30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can issue a certificate of self-insurance?

    <p>The director of revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond can be used as proof of financial responsibility?

    <p>A surety bond from a company authorized in the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a certificate of self-insurance be canceled?

    <p>Upon not less than 10 days' notice and a hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe for titling and paying sales tax on a newly purchased vehicle in the state?

    <p>30 days from the date of purchase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum penalty for not titling a vehicle within the required timeframe?

    <p>$200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a temporary permit issued by the Department of Revenue or a dealer?

    <p>To allow a vehicle to be operated on the highways while waiting for a license plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be included on a temporary permit?

    <p>Date of issuance, date of expiration, dealer's number, vehicle make, vehicle model, and vehicle identification number (V.I.N.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for displaying license plates on trucks, tractors, truck tractors, or truck-tractors licensed in excess of 12,000 pounds?

    <p>One plate on the front and one plate on the rear of the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the license plate or plates authorized by section 301.140?

    <p>To prove that the required fees have been paid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for operating a vehicle without a license plate on the highways of this state?

    <p>A fine of $200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for displaying license plates on buses, other than school buses?

    <p>One plate on the front of the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for displaying license plates on motorcycles, motor-tricycles, and motor-scooters?

    <p>One plate on the rear of the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for securely fastening license plates on motor vehicles?

    <p>In a manner so that all parts are plainly visible and reasonably clean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to be displayed on the dashboard or rearview mirror to park in handicapped spots?

    <p>A disabled distinguishing card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount that must be deposited with the state treasurer as proof of financial responsibility?

    <p>$60,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can bring an action against the company or person executing the bond if a judgment is not satisfied within 60 days?

    <p>The judgment creditor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the bond conditioned for payments?

    <p>To ensure payment in case of a motor vehicle liability judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is eligible for a disabled license plate or placard?

    <p>Physically disabled persons, their parents or guardians, and not-for-profit groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be displayed adjacent to a handicapped parking space?

    <p>A sign with a blue background and white lettering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum fine that cities and counties can set for violating handicapped parking laws?

    <p>$200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can enter private property that is open to public use to enforce handicapped parking laws?

    <p>Only law enforcement officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the cash deposit held by the state treasurer?

    <p>To satisfy any execution on a judgment against the depositor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must evidence of no unsatisfied judgments be provided?

    <p>In the county where the depositor resides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of the owner of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri when concerning the loss or mutilation of a license plate or tab?

    <p>File an affidavit with the director of revenue within 5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a vehicle with an altered identification number?

    <p>It will be seized by a peace officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the license classification system in Missouri?

    <p>To identify vehicles that require additional training or expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be obtained by a dealer or manufacturer upon payment of a fee?

    <p>As many additional plates as desired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the design requirement for dealer license plates?

    <p>Reflective material with a common color scheme and design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of failing to apply for a duplicate license plate?

    <p>Cancellation of the vehicle registration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of a peace officer when encountering a vehicle with an altered identification number?

    <p>Seize the vehicle immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of a driver's license that allows the holder to drive any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating of 26,000 or more pounds?

    <p>Class A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Director of Revenue's instruction to law enforcement when encountering vehicles with altered identification numbers?

    <p>To seize the vehicle immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame within which an owner must file an affidavit with the director of revenue when a license plate is lost or mutilated?

    <p>5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Registration, Licensing, and Insurance

    • Definition of a motor vehicle: any self-propelled vehicle that is not operated exclusively upon tracks, except farm tractors and all-terrain vehicles (RSMo 301.010)
    • Definition of a motorcycle: a motor vehicle operated on two wheels (RSMo 301.010)
    • Definition of a motorized bicycle: a two-wheeled or three-wheeled device with an automatic transmission and a motor with a cylinder capacity of not more than fifty cubic centimeters, producing less than three gross brake horsepower, and capable of propelling the device at a maximum speed of not more than thirty miles per hour on level ground (RSMo 301.010)

    Commercial Motor Vehicles

    • Definition of a commercial motor vehicle: a motor vehicle designed or regularly used for carrying freight and merchandise, or more than eight passengers (RSMo 301.010)
    • Definition of a local commercial motor vehicle: a commercial motor vehicle whose operations are confined solely to a municipality and that area extending not more than fifty miles therefrom, or a commercial motor vehicle whose property-carrying operations are confined solely to the transportation of property owned by any person who is the owner or operator of such vehicle to or from a farm owned by such person or under the person's control by virtue of a landlord and tenant lease (RSMo 301.010)
    • Restrictions on commercial motor vehicle operators: must comply with laws and regulations for vehicles registered as "local" or "farm" use (RSMo 301.010 and 301.130)

    Registration and Licensing

    • Every owner of a motor vehicle or trailer must annually file an application for registration with the director of revenue (RSMo 301.100 and 020)
    • Registration requirements: proof of ownership, proof of insurance, and payment of fees (RSMo 301.100 and 020)
    • Transfer of license plates: buyer of a motor vehicle or trailer may attach the license plate of the traded-in vehicle to the new one for no more than thirty days (RSMo 301.140)
    • Display of license plates: must be securely fastened to the motor vehicle, with letters and numbers facing upwards and reasonably clean (RSMo 301.130)

    Certificate of Ownership

    • Application for a certificate of ownership must be made within thirty days after the applicant acquires the motor vehicle or trailer (RSMo 301.190)
    • Certificate of ownership requirements: identification number, full description of the motor vehicle or trailer, vehicle identification number, and mileage registered on the odometer (RSMo 301.190)

    Proof of Financial Responsibility

    • Definition of proof of financial responsibility: the ability to respond in damages for liability, in the amount of $25,000 because of bodily injury to or death of one person, $50,000 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons, and $10,000 because of injury to or destruction of property of others (RSMo 303.020)
    • Insurance identification card requirements: name and address of the insurer, name of the named insured, policy number, effective dates of the policy, description of the insured motor vehicle, and a statement that the card must be carried in the insured motor vehicle (RSMo 303.024)
    • Other forms of proof of financial responsibility: bond, certificate of deposit of money or securities, or certificate of self-insurance (RSMo 303.160)
    • Officer's duties if an operator fails to produce the insurance identification card: notify the director of revenue (RSMo 303.024)### Self-Insurance and Surety Bonds
    • A person with over 25 registered motor vehicles can qualify as a self-insurer by obtaining a certificate from the director.
    • The director may issue a certificate of self-insurance to a religious denomination or person who can pay judgments against them.
    • The director may cancel a certificate of self-insurance on reasonable grounds, including failure to pay a judgment within 30 days.

    Proof of Insurance

    • Proof of financial responsibility can be furnished by filing a surety bond with the director.
    • The bond must be approved by a judge and shall not be canceled except after 10 days' written notice to the director.
    • If a judgment is not satisfied within 60 days, the judgment creditor can bring an action against the company or person executing the bond.
    • Alternatively, proof of financial responsibility can be evidenced by a cash deposit of $60,000 with the state treasurer.

    Disabled License Plates and Placards

    • Physically disabled persons, or their parents or guardians, or not-for-profit groups that transport more than one physically disabled person, are eligible for disabled license plates or placards.
    • The distinguishing card must be displayed on the dashboard or rearview mirror, and is renewed annually.
    • To park in handicapped spots, the vehicle must exhibit two disabled license plates or a disabled distinguishing card.
    • Officers can enforce disabled vehicle parking violations on private property open to public use.

    Missouri Dealer Plates

    • Dealer plates can be displayed on motor vehicles owned and held for resale by dealers, distributors, or manufacturers.
    • The Director of Revenue shall issue a number plate bearing the distinctive dealer license number to the applicant.
    • Additional plates can be obtained by the dealer or manufacturer upon payment of a fee.

    License Plate Replacement and Identification

    • The owner of a motor vehicle is responsible for notifying the Director of Revenue when a license plate or tab is lost or mutilated.
    • The owner must file an affidavit with the director within 5 days of the event and will receive a duplicate upon payment of a fee.
    • If a plate is difficult to identify, the officer shall instruct the owner to apply for a duplicate plate and notify the director of revenue.
    • Vehicles with altered or removed identification numbers can be seized by law enforcement.

    License Classification System

    • The State of Missouri has a system of classifying drivers/operators of certain vehicles, requiring additional testing.
    • The license classification system includes Class A, Class B, Class C, Class E, Class F, and Class M.
    • Commercial driver's licenses (CDL) are critical to professional drivers' employment.
    • Class A licenses allow holders to drive any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating of 26,000 or more pounds.
    • Class B licenses allow holders to drive any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
    • Class C licenses allow holders to drive any single vehicle less than 26,001 pounds GVWR or any such vehicle towing a vehicle less than 10,001 pounds GVWR.

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    This quiz covers laws on vehicle registration, licensing, driver's licenses, and insurance requirements as outlined in Missouri Revised Statutes. It tests knowledge on how to locate specific information in Chapters 301, 302, and 303 RSMo.

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