§ 14-41. Tampering with motor vehicles.

(a)

No person shall drive, operate, use or tamper with a motor vehicle or trailer without the permission of the owner thereof.

(b)

No person shall, without the permission of the owner or person in charge thereof, climb upon or into, or swing upon any motor vehicle or trailer, whether the same is in motion or at rest, or sound the horn or other sound-producing device thereon, or attempt to manipulate any of the levers, starting device, brakes or machinery thereof, or set the machinery in motion, or hold to such vehicle while riding a bicycle or other vehicle.

(c)

The provisions of this section shall apply to any person employed by the owner of such motor vehicle as a chauffeur or registered operator if the said motor vehicle is driven or operated, used or tampered with or without the owner's knowledge or expressed consent, or in violation of his instructions.

(d)

No person shall knowingly ride in a motor vehicle which has been stolen or is being operated without the consent of the owner thereof.

State law reference

For similar provisions, see RSMo. 569.080, 569.090.