So, is it illegal to use headphones or AirPods while driving in Missouri? Currently, there is no state law prohibiting the use of headphones or AirPods while driving. Get our free mobile appWearing headphones can be a big distraction when it comes to staying aware while driving. Read More: Your Missouri Fall Bucket ListValentina Tamayo on Unsplash Valentina Tamayo on UnsplashWhy Headphones Are a Driving DistractionWhen I’m driving, I notice this more and more with younger drivers, and I just don’t get it. Could Missouri Pass a Headphone Driving Ban?