Bill > HB378

This bill modifies provisions relating to temporary license plates in Missouri, making several key changes. The bill updates the rules for temporary permits, including allowing the director of revenue to produce weather-resistant temporary permits that can be used for 30 days (with some exceptions for specific dealer sales). The bill introduces a new provision that allows law enforcement to stop and inspect vehicles with temporary permits based on reasonable suspicion of a violation, with specific penalties for expired or altered permits. For example, if a temporary permit is expired by 70 days, the driver can be fined $250, but the fine can be waived if the vehicle is properly registered within 30 days. The bill also makes changes to vehicle inspections, such as allowing licensed dealers to complete inspections for certain vehicles sold to out-of-state buyers or vehicles with low mileage. Additionally, the bill updates provisions related to disabled license plates, vehicle registration, and administrative fees for dealers. These changes aim to modernize the state's vehicle registration and temporary permit system, improve enforcement, and provide more flexibility for vehicle sales and registrations.