The legality of riding in the bed of a pickup truck on a highway depends on the jurisdiction. In some places, it may be legal as long as certain conditions are met, such as being over a certain age or having safety features like a seatbelt. However, in many jurisdictions, it is illegal to ride in the bed of a pickup truck on a highway due to safety concerns. It is important to check the specific laws in your area.
Thirty states and the District of Columbia have introduced laws restricting occupants from riding in vehicle cargo areas such as truck beds. States which have restrictions include: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Only nine states, including California and New York, apply restrictions on riding in truck beds to all vehicle occupants regardless of age. Most states limit laws related to riding in truck beds to minors only. For example, Louisiana, Massachusetts and Tennessee apply restrictions to children under the age of 12, while truck bed regulations in Maine only apply to occupants 18 and younger.
Exemptions to state restrictions are provided in most jurisdictions. The most common exemptions include allowing riding in truck beds for farming activities, performing work duties, participating in a parade, riding in enclosed cargo areas, or when restraint systems are installed in the bed of the truck. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety maintains an up-to-date map outlining existing regulations in each state, as well as any exceptions that may apply.
The following jurisdictions have not established state laws regulating occupants riding in truck beds: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.
While some states may not have restrictions on riding in truck beds, seat belt and child restraint laws may apply to people riding in truck beds in all states. You should consult with local law enforcement about any restrictions with respect to riding in truck beds in your state.
First, it is NEVER a good idea to have a person ride in any vehicle without being restrained (wearing seat belts) It IS legal for a person to ride in the cargo area of a pick up truck IF they are sitting on the cargo bed, not the sides or wheel humps AND the cargo gate (tailgate) is closed AND: -The person is 18 years old or over -The person is any age but the truck cannot be on a major highway at speed. -The person is any age but the cargo area is covered by a fitted and secured truck cap. Basically some one under 18 cannot ride in the bed on the interstate or major highway unless the truck has a truck cap.
No, it is illegal to ride in the bed of a truck in Missouri, because riding on the exterior of the vehicle (which includes the bed of the truck) is illegal.
in WA it is illegal to ride in a truck bed at any age. You must have setbelts
yes it is I have asked 3 officers and they all said that it is you can even ride in the back on the freeway
if the rider is 18 or older
It is NOT against the law for animals, such as dogs, to ride in the bed of any vehicle, particularly a truck; nor is there any legal statues prohibiting this. However, persons under the age of 16 may not ride in back of an exposed vehicle, such as truck bed.
It is illegal to allow anyone under 18 to ride in the open bed of a pickup.
Yes, but all objects in the bed must be secured.
Yes.., for all persons under the age of 11... It is also illegal for people over age 11 to ride without proper restraints... But with proper restraints.., it iss legal.
No. Even if some of the states that are crossed have no laws preventing it, some probably do. Also if the person(s) are traveling on a federal highway it would definitely not be legal. Is it a stupid thing to do ?? Uh Ya. And if you come into Canada it is most definitely illegal.
It is legal in the state of California as long as you are in a device that meets FMVSS safety standards. See www.bedryder.com
There is no Illinois Law at this time which specifically prohibits passengers from riding in the cargo bed of a pickup. However, the seat belt laws do restrict who can ride in the bed. The Child Passenger Safety act requires that children under the age of 16 be fastened in a seat belt or child safety seat, so no one under 16 can ride in the pickup bed. In addition, if the driver of the pickup is under 18, all passengers under age 19 must be in approved seat belts, so unless the truck has factory mounted seats in the bed, no persons under 19 can ride there.Read more: Can_you_ride_in_back_of_truck_in_Illinois