Hot Rod Moore Relinquishes Driver’s License Following a Record 24 Traffic Convictions
Renowned driver, Robert H. Hot Rod Moore, has made the decision to surrender his driver’s license after accumulating an unprecedented 24 traffic convictions over a six-year period in the 1950s. This development comes after Moore received an eight-month sentence from a judge in Mexico, Missouri, on charges of leaving the scene of an accident, following a change of venue from St. Louis.
Moore’s notoriety as a repeat traffic offender led to significant changes in Missouri laws, making it easier for authorities to revoke the driving privileges of individuals with multiple traffic violations. Henry G. Morris, Moore’s attorney, revealed that the decision to surrender the license was solely Moore’s idea, something he had been contemplating for some time. Morris stated, He is now out of business as far as driving is concerned.
In a letter addressed to M. E. Morris, the State Director of Revenue, Moore expressed his belief that surrendering his driver’s license was in the best interest of his family and the public. The letter read, I surrender to you herewith my operator’s license of a motor vehicle in this state…I kindly ask that you remove my name from your records as a licensed operator of a motor vehicle.
H. J. Turnbull, supervisor of the drivers’ license unit of the Department of Revenue, explained that although Moore could apply for a new license under the existing law, he would be required to take an examination. It appears that no legal barriers prevent someone who has surrendered their license from reapplying in the future.
Moreover, Moore has indicated his intention to sell the 1952 Ford automobile that he has been driving, despite the title being in his mother’s name. Attorney Morris clarified that it would ultimately be Moore’s mother who would handle the sale of the vehicle as it belongs to her.
With Moore’s surrendering of his license and the resulting changes in Missouri laws, the state is taking a firm stance on repeat traffic offenders. This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the consequences that await those who repeatedly violate traffic laws.
In conclusion, Robert H. Hot Rod Moore has voluntarily given up his driver’s license after accumulating an unprecedented number of traffic convictions. This significant decision reflects Moore’s recognition of the need to prioritize the well-being of his family and the safety of the public. Missouri’s response to Moore’s record-breaking violations has resulted in changes to the state’s laws surrounding driving privileges for repeat offenders.
