Missouri § 57.580 - Patrol to police highways and protect county employees.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 57.580 — Patrol to police highways and protect county employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57.580. Patrol to police highways and protect county employees.
The county highway patrol shall police the highways constructed and maintained by the county and enforce all laws designed to protect and safeguard such highways. The patrol shall protect employees of the county when engaged in maintenance and construction work and shall notify the county highway department of any dangerous condition existing on county highways.
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(L. 1955 p. 372 § 2)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 57.580 cover?
Section 57.580 ("Patrol to police highways and protect county employees.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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