HB 1552 -- Traffic-Related Offenses

Sponsor:  Stevenson

Currently, if a driver has more than .08 of 1% of alcohol in his
or her blood, it will be prima facie evidence that the driver was
intoxicated at the time the test was taken.  This bill specifies
that the presence of a controlled substance in the blood is prima
facie evidence that the person was in a drugged condition at the
time a test was taken for the crime of driving while intoxicated.

The bill also lowers the age for which the juvenile court does
not have jurisdiction over a child who is alleged to have
violated a state or municipal traffic ordinance or regulation
from 15 years and six months of age to 15 years of age.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm