The Highest Degree Of Care

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 304.012 — careful and prudent driving, and stunt driving barred

Every Missouri driver has to drive in a careful and prudent manner, at a speed that does not endanger anyone's property, life or limb, and has to exercise the highest degree of care. Stunt driving is prohibited.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 304.012

Class B misdemeanor; class A with an accident. A violation is a class B misdemeanor, and a class A misdemeanor if an accident is involved.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 304.012

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 304.012 — Motorists to exercise highest degree of care

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