Missouri Phones & Distracted Driving

Missouri's hands-free cell phone law applies to which drivers?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against Mo. Rev. Stat. §304.820
A

All drivers, regardless of age.

Missouri's law has tiered coverage.

B

Only drivers under 21 and all commercial drivers.

Correct answer

C

Only commercial drivers.

Drivers under 21 are also covered.

D

Only drivers over 65.

No such provision exists.

Detailed Explanation

Missouri's distracted-driving law prohibits handheld phone use only for drivers under 21 and all commercial drivers. Adult drivers 21 and older may still hold and use a phone while driving, though texting is banned for all drivers under the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law (2023 update).

Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. §304.820

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