Barrett v. Director of Revenue

CLIFFORD H. AHRENS, Judge.

The Director of Revenue, State of Missouri (“DOR”) appeals the judgment of the trial court ordering the driver’s license of Ryan P. Barrett (“Barrett”) reinstated. The DOR argues the court erred in finding the suspension of Barrett’s license was not supported by statute 1 . We reverse and remand.

Barrett was stopped by Trooper J.M. Linegar when Trooper Linegar noticed Barrett’s vehicle driving with the left headlight out. Trooper Linegar also noticed the rear registration lights were out on the vehicle. He stopped Barrett. As Trooper Linegar was speaking to Barrett he…