What is ABUSE & LOSE ?
The term “Abuse and Lose” has been coined to describe laws that authorize driver licensing actions against persons found to be using or in possession of illicit drugs, and against young persons found to be drinking, purchasing or in possession of alcoholic beverages. Therefore, “Abuse and Lose” has the meaning that if you use alcohol or other drugs you will lose your license. In Missouri these Laws are found under Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 577 Public Safety Offenses, Section 577.
The term “Abuse and Lose” has been coined to describe laws that authorize driver licensing actions against persons found to be using or in possession of illicit drugs, and against young persons found to be drinking, purchasing or in possession of alcoholic beverages. Therefore, “Abuse and Lose” has the meaning that if you use alcohol or other drugs you will lose your license. In Missouri these Laws are found under Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 577 Public Safety Offenses, Section 577.500 The Missouri Abuse and Lose Law requires Missouri courts to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any person who is determined to have committed any of the following offenses when they were under 21 years old, upon their plea of guilty, conviction, or finding of guilt. • Any alcohol-related traffic offense; • Any offense involving the possession or use of alcohol, committed while operating a motor vehicle; • Any offense involving the possession or use of a controlled substance; • Any offense
