Driving Missouri

It is illegal to drive down the highway with an uncaged bear in your car.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Riding shotgun with a grizzly might sound like a fun road trip to some, but Missouri law explicitly forbids transporting an unrestrained bear in a motor vehicle. This is part of a broader set of regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous wild animals. The law ensures that dangerous predators don't cause massive highway pileups by distracting the driver or escaping.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Missouri Revised Statutes § 578.012

Where to look:

Wildlife and Forestry Regulations

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