SB 897 - Schaefer, Kurt
Prohibits law enforcement agencies from establishing roadside checkpoint or road block patterns based upon a particular vehicle type, including the establishment of motorcycle-only checkpoints
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6082S.01I
Title
SB 897
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2012
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 897 - This act prohibits law enforcement agencies from establishing roadside checkpoint or road block patterns based upon a particular vehicle type, including the establishment of motorcycle-only checkpoints. Law enforcement agencies may establish roadside checkpoint patterns that only stop and check commercial motor vehicles. The provisions of the act shall not be construed to restrict any other type of checkpoint or road block which is lawful and is established and operated in accordance with the provisions of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Missouri.
STEPHEN WITTE