Missouri Code of State Regulations Title 7 - MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 Missouri’s Code of State Regulations – Title 7, which governs the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT):

📘 Structure of Title 7 – MoDOT (‡)

Title 7 is divided into three main Divisions, each containing relevant chapters:

Division 10 – Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission

Chapters 1–27 cover topics such as general organization, traffic regulation, utilities, relocation assistance, junkyard control, outdoor advertising, contractor prequalification, rest areas, motor carrier operations, and more (sos.mo.gov).

Division 60 – Highway Safety & Traffic Division

Chapters 1–3 include motorcycle safety education, ignition interlock certification/rules, and driver-improvement programs (sos.mo.gov).

Division 265 – Motor Carrier & Railroad Safety

Covers railroad regulations (Chapter 8), fixed guideway systems (Chapter 9), and motor carrier operations (Chapter 10) (sos.mo.gov).

🔍 Key Example: Chapter 1 – Organization

§ 7 CSR 10‑1.010 – Description, Organization & Information

Outlines MoDOT's structure, including its oversight by the six-member bipartisan Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission (appointed by the governor for six-year terms).

Details the director's role, departmental divisions, district breakdowns, and responsibilities ranging from engineering to civil rights and emergency management 

📅 Updates & Amendments

The CSR is updated monthly by the Secretary of State’s office; rules become effective 30 days post-publication (sos.mo.gov).

Some notable amendments:

7 CSR 10‑1.010 — Last amended March 3, 2022, effective October 30, 2022 (law.cornell.edu).

Division 60 ignition interlock rules — emergency amendments posted January 2025 (modot.org).

Division 10, Chap 15 (contractor prequalification) — proposed modifications posted January 2025 (modot.org).

🧭 How to Access & Stay Current

Official source: Missouri Secretary of State’s Administrative Rules portal lists current Title 7 regulations, available by division and chapter (sos.mo.gov).

Archived versions are available for past editions going back several years .

MoDOT also publishes proposed and emergency rule changes directly on its website (modot.org).

✅ Summary at a Glance

DivisionScope
10Statewide highway & transportation policy, including engineering, construction, signage, motor carriers
60Safety-related programs: motorcycle training, interlock devices, driver improvement
265Oversight of railroads, fixed guideways (like light rail), and motor carrier safety

Updates are monthly and take effect 30 days after publication.

Major chapters include organizational structure (§10‑1), project procedures, safety standards, and regulatory programs.

 

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