Question 1

Under Missouri's child passenger restraint law, which children must be secured in a child safety seat regardless of their age?

Accepted Answer

Any child weighing less than 40 pounds — Missouri's law requires a child safety seat for any child under 4 years old regardless of weight, and separately for any child under 40 pounds regardless of age -- the 40-pound threshold applies no matter how old the child is.

Question 2

Does Missouri state law require a bicycle or moped rider to wear a helmet?

Accepted Answer

No -- it's not required by law, though the guide recommends a safety-certified helmet anyway — Missouri's guide states plainly that state law does not require a bicycle or moped helmet, though it still recommends wearing a safety-certified one to help prevent serious head injuries.

Question 3

How far must a Missouri bicycle's brakes be able to stop it when traveling 10 mph?

Accepted Answer

Within 25 feet — Missouri law requires a bicycle's brakes to be able to stop it within 25 feet when traveling at 10 mph.

Question 4

Does any class of electric bicycle require a Missouri operator or motorcycle license to ride?

Accepted Answer

No -- none of the three 301.010 RSMo classes require an operator or motorcycle license — Missouri's electric bicycle law defines three classes by motor behavior and top assisted speed (20 mph for Class 1 and 2, 28 mph for Class 3) -- none of them require the rider to hold an operator or motorcycle license.

Question 5

What right-of-way does an organized funeral procession have in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Right-of-way at every intersection, unless an emergency vehicle or officer says otherwise — A Missouri funeral procession has the right-of-way at every intersection it passes through, regardless of traffic control devices, unless an emergency vehicle is present or a law enforcement officer directs otherwise. Other drivers can't cut through the procession, join it for the right-of-way, or pass it outside a provided passing lane.

Missouri: Pedestrians, Bicyclists & Children Questions

1. Under Missouri's child passenger restraint law, which children must be secured in a child safety seat regardless of their age?

2. Does Missouri state law require a bicycle or moped rider to wear a helmet?

3. How far must a Missouri bicycle's brakes be able to stop it when traveling 10 mph?

4. Does any class of electric bicycle require a Missouri operator or motorcycle license to ride?

5. What right-of-way does an organized funeral procession have in Missouri?

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