§ 70-146. Operation of motor vehicles without an ignition interlock device.

It is unlawful for any person:

(1)

Unless expressly exempted by the terms of section 70-136, Code of Ordinances, to operate any motor vehicle without a functioning, certified ignition interlock device when that person has been ordered by a court to equip any vehicle he or she operates with such a device.

(a)

It is not a defense to any charge under this section that the vehicle is rented, leased, or lent by anyone.

(b)

Missouri Department of Revenue records containing an entry requiring the use of the device, as provided by sections 577.600—577.614 RSMo, shall be presumptive evidence of the requirement to have an ignition interlock device.

(2)

To request or solicit another person to blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a motor vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing the person so restricted with an operable motor vehicle if the driving privilege of the person making the request is restricted pursuant to this section.

(3)

To blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a motor vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing an operable motor vehicle to a person whose driving privilege is restricted under section 577.600 R.S.Mo.

(4)

To tamper with, or circumvent the operation of an ignition interlock device.

(Ord. No. 990560, § 1, 4-29-99)