Connaughton v. Director of Revenue

LOWENSTEIN, Judge.

This is an appeal by the Director of Revenue, “Director” from a judgment reversing a ruling by the Director which had suspended the car plates and drivers license of the respondent Connaughton. Section 303.042, RSMo 1986. This cause arose under Chapter 303, RSMo 1986, the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, which became effective July 1, 1987. Due to the disposition of the case the facts will be abbreviated.

After having an accident on July 15,1987 and receiving traffic ticket, the Director sent a notice of hearing to Connaughton for failure to produce an insurance…