HB 1775 -- State College Police Enforcement of Traffic
Regulations

Sponsor:  Thomson

This bill authorizes state college and university police officers
to enforce traffic regulations on college or university property.
Motor vehicles on state college or university campuses must obey
the general motor vehicle laws of the state.  The board of
regents or board of governors may establish traffic regulations,
and moving violations will be treated in the same manner as a
violation of a municipal ordinance.  The officers will be
required to be certified under the Peace Officer Standards and
Training (POST) Program and will have authority under the fresh
pursuit doctrine in Section 544.157, RSMo.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm