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Missouri Car Seat Laws (2021): Current Laws & Safety Resources for Parents

January 15, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

According to a study in 2017, of the 79 children who died in a motor vehicle in Missouri that year, 55 were not restrained by a seat belt at the time of the crash.

Needless to say: seatbelts save lives!

Make sure you and your little ones are buckled in safely and using a good car seat. We’ve got some info in this article to help you do just that.

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Missouri Car Seat Law
Missouri Car Seat Requirements
Child Booster Seat Laws in Missouri
When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in Missouri?
Leaving Child in Car Law in Missouri
Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Missouri?
Taxi Car Seat Law in Missouri
Missouri Law Car Seat - Replacement After Accident
Places to Get Car Seat Help in Missouri
Good Car Seat Videos for Missourian Parents
Resources for More Info on Car Seat Safety in Missouri

Missouri Car Seat Law

Section 307.179. of Missouri law is about transporting children under sixteen years of age and restraint systems:

“Every driver transporting a child under the age of sixteen years shall be responsible, when transporting such child in a motor vehicle operated by that driver on the streets or highways of this state, for providing for the protection of such child.”

A fine of $50 and the court fee is the punishment for not abiding by this law.

Missouri Rear-facing / Forward-facing Laws

Under the Missouri law, a child under the age of 4 must travel in a “child passenger restraint system”. Different car seats are made for children with different height and age. You can refer to the car seat manufacturer to figure out the best seat for your child. Usually, children under the age of 2 should use rear-facing car seats, and children under 4 should use forward-facing car seats.

Child Booster Seat Laws in Missouri

Missouri law makes it mandatory for children who are among the 4 to 7 age group, weigh less than 80 pounds, and shorter than 4 feet 9 inch to travel in child booster seats.

When Can My Child Sit in the Front Seat in Missouri?

Many states require you to use back seats for your children for as long as possible. In Missouri, the law is not clear about the usage of front seat and back seat. Although it is not required by law, you should always try to use the back seat as it is safer.

Leaving Child in Car Law in Missouri

Leaving a child in a vehicle is a crime in Missouri if the child injures another person. It will become a class C felony if the injury proves to be fatal.

Is it Illegal to Smoke in a Car with a Child in Missouri?

There are no laws in Missouri that would make smoking in the presence of child passenger a crime.

Taxi Car Seat Law in Missouri

Taxis are exempt from car seat laws in Missouri.

Missouri Law Car Seat - Replacement After Accident

Missouri has no laws regarding car seat replacement in case of an accident. It’s worth remembering that car seats are useful for a period of time after which seats are not safe to use. According to experts, this shelf life is 6 years and seats should be replaced after that period. Car seats should also be replaced in case of a moderate to a severe accident.

Places to Get Car Seat Help in Missouri

Here are some resources that can help you with the car seat inspection and provide you further help.

  • Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
  • CPS Technician Search: Find a CPS Technician
  • Child Passenger Safety Seat Fittings and Installations Kansas City Metro Area and Surrounding Cities
  • Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Car Seat Inspection Stations
  • City of Ellisville Child Car Safety Seat Inspections
  • Eureka Child Car Seat Installation
  • Jackson County Health Department the Baby & Me program
  • The City of Town and Country Child Safety Seat Installation
  • Mercy Injury Prevention Center Car Seat Guide and Inspection 
  • Olivette Car Seat Installation
  • City of Gladstone Car Seat Installation and Safety Checks
  • Safe Kids Columbia Program
  • St Charles County Car Seat Installation
  • St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center  have a “Safety Stop” center in the hospital. Appointments can be made Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm, 314-454-5437 or 800-678-5437, then press “3”.
  • Call Chesterfield PD at 636-537-3000

Good Car Seat Videos for Missourian Parents

SCCAD Child Safety Seat Program

Child Passenger Safety - 5 Step Test

Car seat check: An easy guide

General Safety Tips for Car Seats

Boost ‘em in the Back Seat and Avoid Regret

Installing a Car Seat Properly

Infant car seat installation

Rear-Facing Seat with a Seat Belt

Rear-Facing Convertible with Seat Belt

When a Child Can Move Out of a Booster Seat

Counterfeit Car Seats

Resources for More Info on Car Seat Safety in Missouri

  • Child Passenger Safety – Car Seat Information
  • Car Seat Safety Guide
  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center Car Seat Safety
  • Why Car Seats Matter
  • Car Seat Safety Tips
  • Why Use Rear-facing Car Seats?
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Car Seat Recommendations
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Sam Webster

With two kids of my own, I’m passionate about child safety! I’m a research nerd who’s on a mission to make the world a safer place for kids – starting with car seats!

To contact me directly please click here.

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