Terms Used In Missouri Laws 253.155

  • Department: the department of natural resources. See Missouri Laws 253.010
  • Park: any land, site or object primarily of recreational value or of cultural value because of its scenic, historic, prehistoric, archeologic, scientific, or other distinctive characteristics or natural features. See Missouri Laws 253.010
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

No motor vehicle shall be operated within the boundaries of any state park except upon park thoroughfares or in areas especially designated by the department of natural resources. This section shall not apply to authorized park maintenance or emergency vehicles.