Persons coming from another state that wish to register their
vehicle(s) in Missouri will need to provide the following: An
out-of-state title, or if there is a lien holder, a current registration and
complete address of the lien holder; a Missouri safety inspection sticker less
than 60 days old; a Missouri Personal Property Tax receipt for the previous
year. (If you do not have one because you were not a resident of the
state of Missouri, then you must go to the tax collector's office in the
courthouse where you will be residing and obtain a receipt that says you were
not required to pay Missouri Personal Property Tax for the previous year; you
need to show them a copy of your most recent Leave & Earnings Statement or
an out-of-state drivers license). A safety inspection can be obtained
at any full service gas station, car dealership, or Wal Mart
automotive. The on-base automotive skills center is a registered
state inspection station and will perform this service by appointment.
It may
be necessary to make an appointment to have the vehicle
inspected. State Inspections cost approximately
$7.00.
Military members coming from other states who wish to change their
driver's license to Missouri will need to do the
following:
1. Those with a valid out-of-state license will not
need to take the Missouri written test. You will need to provide to
the examiners your out-of-state license and your social security
card. A military ID will suffice for your social security
verification if your social security number is on it. If your
out-of-state driver's license is expired, you will be required to take both the
written and road test. For persons wishing to obtain their driver's
license for the first time, they will need to take both the written and road
tests. A birth certificate or some other legal document with your
birth date along with your social security card is required. A
military ID card will suffice.
2. Military members may make
use of any valid driver's license from their home state or state of last
assignment; family members must obtain a Missouri drivers
license. Personnel returning from overseas locations with foreign
license plates on their vehicles must obtain a valid license plate from their
state of residence, or Missouri, within 30 days of their return to
CONUS. There cannot be a three-way split between the state issuing
the vehicle license plates, driver's license, and the owner's state of
residence. This information also applies to vehicle
registration.
PLEASE NOTE: THE LICENSE BUREAU WILL NOT ACCEPT
PERSONAL CHECKS DRAWN FROM OUT-OF-STATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OR THIRD-PARTY
CHECKS.
Vehicle Code: Whiteman has incorporated Missouri
Vehicle Codes in accordance with Air Force instructions. Those
assigned to Whiteman should become familiar with these laws and
regulations. Military members who own vehicles are permitted to
operate the vehicles while displaying valid license
plates.
Motorcycles: Motorcycle riders must have a valid
state driver's license or an endorsement of the state motor vehicle license if
the operator's state requires it. Active-duty members who operate a
motorcycle must complete the motorcycle-driving course conducted by the wing
safety office or show completion of this course from another
base. Also, a helmet (Department of Transportation endorsed),
long-sleeved shirt, or upper outer garment must be contrasting or reflective,
long pants, over-ankle footwear and full-fingered gloves are required when
operating a motorcycle.
Seat Belts: Missouri law and Air Force
regulations require and enforce the use of seat belts by everyone in the vehicle
while operated on and off base. Violators of this regulation will be
cited.
Child Restraints: Children younger than 1 must be in a
federally approved child restraint device. Children between 1 and 4
years old must be in a child restraint device if seated in the front seat or
back seat.
Uninsured Motorists: Motorists involved in an
accident, regardless of fault, who fail to provide proof of insurance coverage
or a bond at the time of the accident will have their license suspended for one
year. This mandatory suspension will continue despite the
establishment of proof of insurance following the
accident.
Accidents: When involved in an accident resulting in
property damage, injury, or death, you must stop at the scene
immediately. In case of property damage accidents, you must locate
the owner and provide your name and current address, or leave this information
in a conspicuous place and notify the law enforcement agency of the
accident. When injury or death occurs, identify yourself to others
involved and render reasonable assistance, including transportation to injured
people. Accidents involving injury or death should be reported
immediately to the city police or the Missouri State Highway
Patrol. Written reports must follow within 24 hours.