What age must a passenger be to not require a child safety seat in Missouri?

In Missouri, a child passenger is not required to be in a child safety seat once they reach the age of 8. This law is designed to ensure that children are securely restrained in an appropriate seat for their age and size until they are old enough to transition to using adult seat belts safely.

The reasoning behind having the age set at 8 years is based on safety standards and research which indicates that children who are 8 and older are generally more capable of safely using standard seat belts, provided that they meet the appropriate size and weight requirements. This law helps to protect young passengers while balancing the need for age-appropriate restraint.

Understanding these regulations helps promote awareness about child passenger safety and the importance of maintaining proper restraints for children traveling in vehicles.