Is riding in the back of a pickup truck in Maryland legal?

Answer 1

"§ 46.2-1156.1. Transportation of persons less than sixteen years old in pickup truck beds prohibited; exception.

No person under sixteen years of age shall be transported in the rear cargo area of any pickup truck on the highways of Virginia. The provisions of this section shall not apply to transportation of persons in the bed of any pickup truck being operated (i) as part of an organized parade authorized by the Department of Transportation or the locality in which the parade is being conducted or (ii) on or across a highway from one field or parcel of land to another field or parcel of land in connection with farming operations."

- Virginia statutes

Answer 2

According to Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code (updated 7/1/09):

§ 3719. Passengers in open trucks.

(a) General rule.--An open-bed pickup truck or open flatbed truck may not be driven at a speed of more than 35 miles per hour if any person is occupying the bed of the truck.

(b) Children.--

(1) Such a truck may not be driven at any speed if a child less than 18 years of age is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer.

(2) This subsection shall not apply to:

(i) a child of a farmer who is being transported between parts of a farm or farms owned or operated by the farmer in order to perform work on the farm or farms;

(ii) a child possessing a valid hunting license who is being transported between a hunting camp and a hunting site or between hunting sites during hunting season;

(iii) a child who is a participant in an officially sanctioned parade, only during the course of the parade; or

(iv) a child employed to perform farm labor who is being transported between parts of a farm or farms owned or operated by the child's employer or employers.

(Dec. 21, 1998, P.L.1126, No.151, eff. 60 days)

1998 Amendment.

Answer 3

Noperrrs!! almost everyother state you can... but my state, PA, you cant

Answer 4

Yes