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Minor Possession

If ordered by the court, anyone under the age of 21 years of age may have his or her driving privilege suspended or revoked for any one of the following reasons:

  1. Any alcohol related traffic offense.
  2. Any offense involving the possession or use of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle.
  3. Any offense involving the possession or use of a controlled substance.
  4. Any offense involving the alteration, modification or misrepresentation of a driver license.
  5. A second offense involving the possession or use of alcohol by someone under 18 years of age.

Conviction: Two points are added to a driver's record for a minor in possession traffic conviction. The person must have been operating a motor vehicle.

Court Ordered Suspension/Revocation
If ordered by a state court, any person more than 15 and under 21 years of age may have his or her driving privilege suspended or revoked for any one of the following reasons:

  1. Purchasing or attempting to purchase any intoxicating liquor.
  2. Possessing any intoxicating liquor.
  3. Being visibly intoxicated as defined in section 577.001, RSMo.
  4. Having a blood alcohol content level of more than .020 percent.

The first withdrawal action under the Minor in Possession/Other Alcohol Offenses law shall be for 30 days, the second withdrawal action shall be for 90 days.