This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.
Fiscal Note - SB 0897 - Requires Headlight Use When Windshield Wipers Are Used
L.R. NO. 3380-02
BILL NO. SB 897
SUBJECT: Motor Vehicles: Vehicle Equipment Regulations
TYPE: Original
DATE: February 15, 1996
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
None
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
None
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
Local Government $0 $0 $0
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials of the Departments of Public Safety and Revenue assume this
proposal would not fiscally impact their agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
DESCRIPTION
This legislation would require vehicle headlights to be lit whenever
windshield wipers are needed to clear precipitation from the windshield. No
penalty would be imposed for the failure to follow this proposal until
January 1, 1998.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Public Safety - Missouri Highway Patrol
Department of Public Safety - Division of Highway Safety
Department of Revenue