CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT LAW

A new Missouri law, effective August 28, 2006, says your child must be in a booster seat if they are ages 4 through 7 who weigh at least 40 pounds, unless they are 80 pounds or 4’9” tall.

Missouri’s Child Restraint Law (RSMo 307.182)

• Children less than 4 years old or less than 40 pounds must be in an appropriate child safety seat

• Children ages 4 through 7 who weigh at least 40 pounds must be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are 80 pounds or 4’9” tall.

• Children 8 and over or weighing at least 80 pounds or at least 4’9” tall are required to be secured by a safety belt or buckled into an appropriate booster seat.

THE FINE FOR VIOLATING THIS LAW IS $50 PLUS COURT COSTS!

Southern Boone County Health Services would like to ask everyone to read and follow these guidelines when transporting your children and others. Safety in a vehicle can be maximized when the above rules are followed.

If you have questions, or just want more information…

Missouri Department of Transportation

1-800-800-2358 or 1-573-751-4161

or go to

www.modot.org or www.boosterseat.gov