Kladky v. Director of Revenue

The Director of Revenue (Director) appeals from the order of the St. Louis County Circuit Court reinstating the driving privileges of Richard G. Kladky (Driver) after they had been revoked by the Director because of Driver’s refusal to submit to a chemical test. We reverse and remand for entry of an order denying the petition for review and vacating the stay preventing Director from revoking Driver’s privileges.

Officer Clayton of the Hazelwood police department pulled over Driver in a traffic stop after observing Driver’s improper lane usage. The officer smelled the odor of alcohol on Driver…