New rules and regulations are designed to make the Adopt-A-Highway program better than ever before! The simplified updates, clarifications and changes will aid in making the program easier to follow, safer and more successful.

 The revisions include the following:

• Raised the minimum member age to 10 years old for safety reasons
• Added requirement to notify MoDOT for disposal of filled litter bags as soon as possible after the clean-up activity.
• Removed requirement to provide prior notice before a program activity.
• Clarified several eligibility requirements.
• Removed participant form reporting.

The Adopt-A-Highway program, which began in 1987, now includes more than 3,700 adopters with more than 5,200 miles adopted. Every year, adopters save MoDOT $1 million a year in litter cleanup and beautification costs through their efforts. Every area kept litter-free by adopters, allows MoDOT to devote resources to other much-needed tasks.

“Our goal is to see the program continue to grow and expand as it reaches its 20 year,” said Stacy Armstrong, Adopt-A-Highway coordinator. “Updating the rules and regulations will make the program easier and safer for current adopters and hopefully attract new adopters.”

For the complete list of rules, visit www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-14.pdf.