Spotlight Missouri lawmakers OK 75 mph speed limit, keep vehicle safety inspections Kurt Erickson | Post-Dispatch May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 0 Drivers pass under the Sidney Street bridge along a stretch of Interstate 55 in St. Louis on Friday, April 1, 2022. Post-Dispatch photo Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kurt Erickson | Post-Dispatch JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri drivers will not be rid of vehicle safety inspections for at least another year.kAmp AC@G:D:@? 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