There is no prohibition on cell phone use while driving in Missouri. Novice drivers are prohibited from texting while driving.
Cell Phone Use
There is no handheld cell phone prohibition for any drivers in Missouri.
Texting
Only novice drivers – drivers 21 or under – are prohibited form texting while driving.
Bus Drivers
All Missouri bus drivers are permitted to use cell phones or to text while driving
How is it Enforced?
Missouri’s novice texting laws are considered “primary” laws. A primary law means that an officer can pull a novice over for the offense without having to witness some other violation. That is, the officer sees a novice driver texting and issues a citation.
Review Missouri’s teen texting law.
