DRIVING AND ROAD SAFETY
Distracted Driving
Information about Missouri's distracted driving law, types of distractions, and how to focus on the road while driving. (SHP-90)
Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycle safety information including training, protective gear, vehicle inspection, road sharing tips, Missouri helmet laws, and motor scooter regulations. (SHP-445)
DWI Hidden Cost
Information about the hidden financial and personal costs of a DWI conviction in Missouri. (SHP-394)
ATVs: Safety Comes First
A reference guide for Missouri laws on recreational off-highway vehicles (ROHV), utility vehicles (UTV), all-terrain vehicles (ATV), and motorized bicycles. (shp-448)
Welcome to Bicycling
Missouri bicycle safety laws, equipment requirements, safety tips, helmet guidance, hand signals, and a bicycle quiz. (shp-446)
Join Our Click
Missouri seat belt and child restraint safety information including seat belt laws, child safety seat requirements, booster seats, and the rollover risk. (shp-740)
Motor Vehicle Inspection
Information about Missouri's Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program, including what items are inspected, FAQs, and contact information for inspection offices. (shp-515)
Titling Brochure
Tips for successful vehicle purchases and avoiding titling problems in Missouri. (SHP-469)
Missouri through the Four Seasons
Seasonal driving tips for Missouri motorists covering spring, summer, autumn, and winter road conditions and safety precautions. (shp-725)
Safety is on Your Shoulders - Move Over Law
Missouri's Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles and transportation workers on the roadway. (SHP-435)
Read the brochureWelcome to Missouri Roadways
Missouri traffic laws and regulations for residents and visitors, including driver's license requirements, speed limits, vehicle registration, trailer regulations, seat belts, financial responsibility, and emergency information. (SHP-441)
Read the brochureIf I Could Just Go Back
Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic safety brochure covering distracted driving, speeding, alcohol impairment, seat belt use, and child safety seat requirements. (SHP-93)
Read the brochureWhat to Do in a Traffic Crash
Steps to take if you are involved in a traffic crash in Missouri, including aiding the injured, reporting requirements, obtaining crash reports. (SHP-859)
Read the brochureIf You Get Stopped
Guide for Missouri motorists on what to do during a traffic stop, including your rights, how to handle citations, and how to identify legitimate law enforcement. (SHP-747)
Read the brochureBenefits of Safety Inspection Program
Evidence supporting the effectiveness of Missouri's Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program, including research studies and statistics. (SHP-912)
Read the brochureTraffic and Consumer Protection
Information about Missouri's motor vehicle safety inspection program, consumer protection for vehicle buyers, auto theft deterrence, and school bus safety. (SHP-486)
Read the brochureBOATING AND WATER SAFETY
Alcohol and Boating
Missouri boating while intoxicated laws, penalties, BAC limits, underage drinking enforcement, and boating safety information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. (SHP-44)
What you Need on the Water
Missouri boating requirements including registration, life jackets, fire extinguishers, navigational lights, boating safety cards, and personal watercraft rules. (shp-651)
Marine Theft Prevention
Tips for preventing boat and marine equipment theft in Missouri, including security measures for trailerable boats, docks, personal watercraft, and equipment. (shp-633)
Missouri's Float Streams
Know the law and use common sense on Missouri's float streams. Information on life jackets, alcohol laws, trash disposal, drug laws, trespassing, and water safety tips from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division. (SHP-177)
Read the brochureFAMILY AND CHILD SAFETY
Safety for Women
Personal safety tips for women including safety at home, on the street, and in your car, plus resources for reporting crimes. (SHP-447)
P.I.C.K. Physical I.D. Kit
A kit for recording your child's physical identification characteristics, including personal information, physical descriptions, medical records, and safety tips. (SHP-738)
Safety While Walking
Traffic safety rules for kids on pedestrian safety, including crossing streets, walking on pavement, and obeying crossing guards. (SHP-443)
Identity Theft
Guide to detecting, reporting, and recovering from identity theft, including step-by-step instructions and resource contacts for Missouri residents. (SHP-188)
Farm Safety
Farm safety information for Missouri farmers including highway driving rules for farm machinery, recreational and all-terrain vehicles, and Missouri law requirements for farm equipment. (SHP-434)
Security Tips for Seniors
Safety and security tips for senior citizens from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, covering purse snatching, walking safety, travel, burglary prevention, auto theft, carjacking, traffic crashes, telemarketing fraud, phone scams, and cons to watch for. (SHP-436)
Protect Missouri's Children
Child protection guide covering prevention of abduction and exploitation, safety rules for children, detecting signs of abuse, and internet safety. (shp-698)
Emergency Card
State police and highway patrol emergency numbers for all 50 states, plus what to do in a traffic crash and Missouri road condition information. (shp-319)
Missing Children's Safety Rules
Safety rules for children including My 8 Rules For Safety and My Home Alone Safety Rules from the Missouri Missing Person's State Clearinghouse. (SHP-695)
Read the brochureStraight Talk for Kids
Safety tips for children on handling emergencies, walking to school, stranger danger, home alone safety, and important phone numbers. (SHP-549)
Read the brochureACTIVITY AND COLORING BOOKS
Bicycle Safety
Bicycle safety tips for children including traffic rules, hand signals, and night riding requirements from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. (SHP-438)
Bus Safety
School bus safety rules for children and parents from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, covering walking to the bus stop, boarding, riding, and emergency procedures. (SHP-440)
Otto the Talking Car
Bumper the Talking Patrol Car
Cruiser the Talking Patrol Car
PROGRAMS
AMBER Alert
Information about Missouri's AMBER Alert program to recover abducted children, including activation criteria, how the public is notified, and how you can help. (shp-127)
SILVER Alert
Information about Missouri's Endangered Silver Advisory program for rapidly sharing information about missing and endangered senior adults aged 60 and older. (shp-719)
BLUE Alert
Information about Missouri's Blue Alert system for rapid dissemination of information about violent offenders who have killed or seriously injured law enforcement. (shp-731)
Courage 2 Report
Courage2Report (C2R) is Missouri's school violence prevention hotline, empowering students and communities to report safety concerns.
Endangered Person Advisory
Information about Missouri's Endangered Person Advisory program, designed to rapidly disseminate information about missing and endangered persons. (shp-717)
Endangered Silver
Advisory
Information about Missouri's Endangered Silver Advisory program for rapidly sharing information about missing and endangered senior adults aged 60 and older. (shp-719)
Filling a V.O.I.D.
Information about the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Filling a V.O.I.D. program providing assistance to victims of impaired drivers. (shp-166)
Grief Guide
Information for survivors of fatal crash victims from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, covering the grieving process, immediate steps, victim rights, autopsy information, funeral planning, and support resources. (shp-219)
Law Enforcement Academy Family Guide
A guide for families of Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy recruits, including what to expect, tips for support, and employee assistance resources. (shp-0914)
Rap Back
Information about Missouri's Rap Back Program, which provides updated criminal history information for enrolled agencies through fingerprint-based background checks. (SHP-663)
Promoting Safety Through Education
Information about the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Public Information and Education Division programs, presentations, and demonstrations. (SHP-710)
MoVECHS
Information about Missouri's Volunteer and Employee Criminal History Service (MoVECHS), providing fingerprint-based background checks for agencies serving children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. (SHP-983)
Missouri Information Analysis Center
Information about the Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC), providing 24/7 analytic support to law enforcement and partner agencies. (SHP-1063)
Safety Education Center (Patrol Museum)
Visit the Colonel Alvin R. Lubker Safety and Education Center at Missouri State Highway Patrol General Headquarters in Jefferson City. (SHP-714)
Become a Trooper
Information on how to become a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper, including eligibility requirements, the selection process, training, and career opportunities. (SHP-24)
Read the brochureA Career in Law Enforcement Communications
Career information for communications professionals with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Communications Division. (SHP-299)
Read the brochureCVO Brochure
Career information for Commercial Vehicle Officers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. (SHP-891)
Read the brochureHighway Patrol Careers
Career opportunities with the Missouri State Highway Patrol including uniformed civilian and civilian positions such as driver examiner, motor vehicle inspector, and more. (SHP-836)
Read the brochureStudent Internship Program
Information about the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Student Internship Program for undergraduate and graduate students. (SHP-753)
Read the brochureDEFENSE Peer Support
DEFENSE (Defending Employees From the Effects of Negative Stressful Experiences) peer support program for Missouri State Highway Patrol employees. (SHP-594)
Read the brochureInvestigative Analysis Unit
Overview of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Investigative Analysis Unit (IAU), including case management, case reviews, professional services, and training. (SHP-556)
Read the brochureTogether Protecting Missouri's Citizens
A comprehensive guide to services provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, covering all divisions and bureaus. (SHP-567)
Read the brochureCRIME PREVENTION AND AWARENESS
Bombs
Guidance on responding to bomb threats, physical security, facility searching techniques, and use of two-way radios near suspicious objects. Published by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Bomb Squad. (SHP-181)
Help Solve Rural Crime
Information about reporting rural and agricultural crimes in Missouri through the Rural Crimes Investigative Unit (RCIU), including livestock theft, equipment theft, timber theft, fraud, and arson. (SHP-286)
Human Trafficking: It's Real
Information about human trafficking in Missouri, warning signs, how to protect vulnerable individuals, and how to report trafficking. (SHP-557)
Tips on Burglary Prevention
Burglary prevention tips for homeowners and apartment residents, including lock recommendations, alarm systems, and what to do if you've been burglarized. (shp-671)
Bank Holdups: The Sensible Approach
Guide for bank employees on how to react during bank holdups and hostage extortion attempts, including preparation, during and after the holdup, and ATM safety. (SHP-555)
Read the brochureGangs Brochure
Information about gangs including warning signs, prevention strategies for families and communities, and what law enforcement is doing to counteract gang activity. (SHP-543)
Read the brochureHuman Trafficking Brochure
Information about recognizing and reporting human trafficking in Missouri, including warning signs and resources for victims. (SHP-545)
Read the brochureCoping With An Attack
Emergency preparedness guide for biological, chemical, and radiological threats including smallpox, anthrax, plague, nerve agents, dirty bombs, and fraud/hoaxes. (SHP-541)
Read the brochureLAWS AND REGULATIONS
Crime Victims' Rights
A guide through Missouri's criminal justice system for crime victims. Covers victim rights, financial assistance, DWI laws, the prosecution process, victim impact statements, grief resources, and prosecuting attorney contact information. (SHP-221)
Identification Tips
Tips for identifying suspected retagged automobiles, including VIN decoding by vehicle and year, third brake light year charts, and important contact information. (SHP-741)
Commercial
Vehicle
Regulations
Summary of rules and regulations for operating commercial motor vehicles and trailers in Missouri, including definitions, safety laws, size and weight limitations, permits, fees, and contact information. (SHP-216)
Window Tinting
Missouri window tinting laws, frequently asked questions about legal tint levels, medical exemption permits, and motor vehicle inspection office contacts. (shp-510)
You Drink and Drive - You Pay
Missouri DWI laws, consequences of drinking and driving, hidden costs, and how to make the right choice. (SHP-442)
Complaint Procedures
How to file a complaint about Missouri State Highway Patrol employee conduct, the investigative process, and the Professional Standards Division procedures. (SHP-877)
Victim/Witness Assistance
Information for crime victims and witnesses about their rights under Missouri law, victim and witness tampering protections, the investigative process, and compensation. (SHP-561)
Read the brochureDRUGS
Date Rape Drugs
Information about Rohypnol and GHB date rape drugs, warning signs, prevention tips, and what to do if you are a victim. (shp-261)
The Opioid Epidemic
Facts and statistics about the opioid epidemic in Missouri and the United States, including resources for help. (shp-538)
Synthetic
Drugs
Information about synthetic drugs including synthetic cannabinoids (K2/Spice), synthetic cathinones (bath salts), and other synthetic compounds. (shp-552)
Substance Abuse Disorders
Information about substance use disorders, risk factors, warning signs, and resources for help in Missouri. (shp-540)
Methamphetamine
Information about methamphetamine, clandestine meth labs, signs of meth addiction, and how to report suspicious activity. (SHP-271)
Read the brochureClub Drugs Brochure
Information about club drugs and designer drugs including Ketamine, PCP, DXM, Rohypnol, GHB, Ecstasy (MDMA) — their effects, dangers, and street names. (SHP-542)
Read the brochureA Conversation About Drugs
Drug education booklet covering alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, stimulants, opioids, hallucinogens, and how to talk to your kids about drugs. (SHP-553)
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