SB1197

Enacts the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act" pertaining to wrong-way vehicle detection systems

Introduced·1/7/26

Establishes the Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act to implement wrong-way vehicle detection systems on Missouri highways.

The Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act mandates the Missouri Department of Transportation to install wrong-way vehicle detection systems (WWVDS) by March 1, 2027. These systems will include enhanced visibility signs and real-time alerts. The department must prioritize installations at high-risk interchanges, such as the intersection of westbound Interstate 64 and Jefferson Avenue, and other locations identified through traffic data analysis. The act also requires the department to evaluate the systems' effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and feasibility of notifying emergency responders.

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Calendar

Apr 8

11:00 AM

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4863S.02C)

Apr 8

Senate

Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

Jan 27

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee