Program Information

• Application–
  • Application, participation fee and supporting documentation must be submitted together.
  • MoDOT reviews and approves the application. 
  • Falsifying information on an application will void the request and result in loss of fees and sign installation. 
  • If application is not approved, 100 percent of the payment is refunded.
• Memorial Name –
  • Proposed name is first, middle and last name initials only.
  • The date the crash occurred will be displayed next to the honoree’s initials.
• Sign Information –
  • One marker will be installed for a given victim of an impaired driver close to the location where the accident occurred.
  • If multiple victims, two markers may be installed on the post at the discretion of MoDOT.
• • Each memorial marker requires an application and participation fee.
• The marker will be placed to the right side of the roadway, in the direction of travel, parallel to the roadway.
• MoDOT determines the sign location to ensure safe operation of the highway system.
• Each sign will have a white legend on a blue background
• Once application is approved, the marker is received form the manufacturer, allow 120 days for marker installations, weather permitting.
• Sign delivery can take approximately five to seven weeks.
• MoDOT does not provide the official installation date to ensure the safety of all individuals involved, including our personnel and the traveling public.
• A photo image of the installed marker(s) will be provided electronically to the applicant’s email, if provided to MoDOT’s Highway Safety and Traffic Division
• Signs remain in place for 10 years and may be renewed for an additional 10 years
  • At 9 years, a second application and application fee are required to renew the memorial. The renewal fee covers maintenance costs associated with the marker(s).
• Participation Fee –
  • One Marker is $600.00 and is due with submission of application.
  • Payment is made by private donations, from organizations or by family members.
  • Fee covers cost of constructing, installing and maintaining the marker.
• Payment made payable to MoDOT’s Account:  Director of Revenue – Credit State Road Fund.

Requirements  

• Verify roadway availability, click here or contact MoDOT’s Highway Safety & Traffic Division at (573) 751-7643.
• Copy of MO Law Enforcement’s Report or other supporting documentation signifying one of the vehicle operators involved in the crash was impaired.
• Written consent from the honoree’s immediate family authorizing the designation, if designating after a victim.

An alternative to the Drunk Driving Victim (David’s Law) program, families or individuals requesting may consider joining the Adopt-A-Highway program by adopting a section of roadside. The benefits of joining the Adopt-A-Highway program, the family receives two signs at no cost. To learn more the Adopt-A-Highway program, click here.