Child Safety Seat Program

Florissant Valley Fire Protection District Child Safety Seat Program

Car crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 3 to 14. Always use the proper Child Safety Seat. If your child has outgrown their booster seat, make sure they use a seat belt. Children 12 and under should always ride in the back seat. Children learn from adult role models, so wear your seat belt correctly every time you are in the car.

Are You in Compliance with Missouri law?

Missouri 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 over 80 pounds or taller than 4'9" tall.
  • Children 8 and older 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.
  • This law includes all cars, pickup trucks, and vans. Public carriers for hire are the only vehicles exempted.
  • The Child Restraint Law is a primary law. If an officer observes a child in a vehicle that is not properly restrained, the officer can stop the vehicle solely for that reason.
  • The fine for violating this law is $50, plus court costs.

Florissant Valley Fire Protection District provides installation assistance and will demonstrate proper Child Safety Seat use. We will inspect Child Safety Seats and ensure they haven't been recalled. We provide low cost and free Child Safety Seats for those in need.

Child Safety Seat installation assistance is available. Please call (314) 837-4894 to schedule an appointment. Questions can also be answered by e-mail: stuley@fvfpd.com

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Other North County Departments that install carseats:

  • Ferguson Fire Department - (314) 521-1117 or (314) 522-1122 Non-Residents & Residents
  • Pattonville Fire Protection District - (314) 739-3118 Non-Residents & Residents--Need 24 hour notice
  • West Overland EMS & Fire Protection District - (314) 428-6069 -- Residents Only
  • Hazelwood Fire Protection District (314) 731-3424 -- Residents Only