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2300 confidential complaints about bad Missouri drivers in 2003

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Sat, 07/26/2003 - 11:44pm
According to an article in the Jefferson City News-Tribune, a Department of Revenue program that allows citizens to send confidential complaints about Missouri drivers, if they have first-hand knowledge that the driver may be unsafe, has resulted in 2300 letters to drivers asking them to take steps to prove they are still able to drive safely.

About one-third of those who receive the letters end up losing their driving privileges. Some additional percentage receives driving restrictions.

Safety of older drivers has been a national focus since an elderly driver crossed into the opposing traffic lane and drove through a group of bicyclists in St. Petersburg, Florida, and a 86-year-old man drove through an outdoor market, killing ten and injuring more.

The Dept. of Revenue has a page with information about the program and a downloadable form to report unsafe drivers.

The AARP has a Driver Safety Program.
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