SCS SB 202 -- OPERATION OF A MOTORCYCLE

(Vetoed by the Governor)

This bill specifies that operating a motorcycle, in and of
itself, will not be considered evidence of comparative negligence
in any action to recover damages arising out of the ownership,
common maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle.  When
investigating an accident or settling a claim, no insurer, agent,
producer, or claims adjuster can assign a percentage of fault to
a party based upon the sole fact that the party was operating a
motorcycle in an otherwise legal manner.

Any person 21 years of age or older is allowed to operate or ride
as a passenger on any motorcycle or motortricycle without
protective headgear upon any highway of the state except on an
interstate highway.

The provisions regarding the motorcycle helmet exemption will
expire August 28, 2014.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:26 am