§ 12-85. Operation of motor vehicle without proper license prohibited; motorcycles; special license.

Unless otherwise provided for by law, it shall be unlawful for any person, except those expressly exempted by section 12-87, to:

(1)

Operate any vehicle upon any highway in this city unless the person has a valid license;

(2)

Operate a motorcycle or motortricycle upon any highway of this city unless such person has a valid license that shows the person has successfully passed an examination for the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle as prescribed by the director. The director may indicate such upon a valid license issued to such person, or shall issue a license restricting the applicant to the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle if the actual demonstration, required by RSMo 302.173, is conducted on such vehicle;

(3)

Authorize or knowingly permit a motorcycle or motortricycle owned by such person or under such person's control to be driven upon any highway by any person whose license does not indicate that the person has passed the examination for the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle or has been issued an instruction permit therefor;

(4)

Operate a motor vehicle with an instruction permit or license issued to another person; or

(5)

Drive a commercial motor vehicle, except when operating under an instruction permit as provided for in RSMo 302.720.

(Ord. No. 3699, § 1, 9-18-00)