Chapter 14 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC*
Section 14-188 Failure to exhibit proof of insurance.
(a) It is unlawful for any person operating a motor
vehicle in the city to fail to exhibit
valid
proof of motor vehicle liability insurance on the demand of any peace officer who lawfully stops
such operator or investigates an accident involving the vehicle while the officer is engaged in the
performance of the officer's duties. The operator of a motor vehicle shall exhibit
valid
proof of
motor vehicle liability insurance by presenting to the officer one of the following documents
showing that the motor vehicle is covered by motor vehicle liability insurance:
(1)
A valid
insurance identification card required by the state to be carried in an insured
motor vehicle at all times.
(2) A
valid
motor vehicle liability insurance policy.
(3) A
valid
motor vehicle liability insurance binder.
(4) A
valid
receipt which contains the policy information required on the insurance
identification card required by the state to be carried in an insured motor vehicle at all times.
(b) No person shall be found guilty of violating this
section if the person demonstrates to the
court that the person met the financial responsibility requirements of RSMo section 303.025 at
the time of the alleged violation
or exhibits to the court any one of the documents listed in
subsection (a) showing that the motor vehicle was covered by motor vehicle liability insurance at
the time of the alleged violation
.
(Ord. No. 15585,
§
1, 4-20-98; Ord. No. 19574, § 1, 7-2-07)
(Ord. 19574, Amended, 07/02/2007, Prior Text; 15585, Amended, 04/20/1998)