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 currently has two "certified" child passenger safety technicians. To become certified, technicians attend a four day long course. Our technicians will provide installation assistance and will demonstrate proper Child Safety Seat use. They will inspect Child Safety Seats to ensure they are safe. We provide low cost Child Safety Seats for those in need.

Child Safety Seat installation assistance is available when our technicians are on duty. Please call (314) 837-4894 to see when the technicians are working next or questions can also be answered and appointments scheduled by e-mail: stuley@fvfpd.com