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Some legislators were unclear if Kansas law already requires the use of turn signals in a roundabout. "As much as I hate them stupid things," Berryton Republican Sen. Rick Kloos said, "I like the bill."

The Missouri House unanimously approved the registration legislation Monday for vehicles less than six years old. Currently, state law requires motorists to renew their registration every one or two years.

Legislation approved by the Missouri House on Wednesday is designed to temper tax increases on personal property such as vehicles. Some lawmakers expressed concerns about a loss in state revenue.

Legislation passed by the Missouri House on Monday would remove the requirement for noncommercial vehicles over 10 years old or with more than 150,000 miles to have an inspection every two years.

The only driver’s license office south of the river closed without warning in early January, leaving many drivers in Kansas City with limited options. Now, it's operating again.

In 1912, Kansas City, Missouri, became the first city in the U.S. to arrest people for jaywalking. Fueled by auto industry propaganda, this decision set off a nationwide trend to redesign our roads for the car — at the expense of everyone else.

Los automovilistas de Kansas City siguen acudiendo a la oficina de licencias situada entre las avenidas Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. y la Troost, solo para encontrarse que está cerrada. La oficina de licencias más cercana se encuentra al otro lado del río, en North Kansas City.

Kansas City drivers are still showing up at the license office at Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. and Troost Ave. only to find that it's shuttered. The next closest license office is on the other side of the river, in North Kansas City.

Carmaker Toyota announced it will add 57 jobs invest in a new production line at its factory in Troy, Missouri, in order to increase capacity for hybrid cars.

The Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday there have been nearly 750 highway fatalities so far this year.

A Kansas City car salesman has opened a business hosting legal car sideshows. He hopes the space will make city streets safer, after years of complaints from businesses and residents about crowds and violence.

Illegal car sideshows have frustrated Kansas City residents and the police for years. Even some stunt drivers say the events have grown unsafe due to a rise in drama and gun violence at the events. Now they have an alternative that doesn’t require blocking local roadways.