Riding in truck bed/seatbelt laws

[XJ 2.5]

Anybody know anything about riding in the bed of a truck? Pretty much every website I've looked at online it looks like 16 and over you can. But what do cops usually do?

 

[Jimthej]

Most states, probably all, require seat belts for all persons in the vehicle.

 

[ehall]

first google response

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/laws/cargoareas

 

[IslanderOffRoad]

Varies from state to state.

Highly illegal in California.

Acceptable and common in Texas.

 

[Hypoid]

State of Colorado requires the bed to have sides and a tailgate for people to ride in the back.

 

[iwannadie]

State of Colorado requires the bed to have sides and a tailgate for people to ride in the back.

I wonder if its worded that the tailgate has to be actually closed or just equipped. :repair:

 

[Johnnie Walker]

In Arizona, do not need any restraints. But, are limited to non-highway driving. Last time I knew anyways.

CA, must seats/restraints. And there probably is an age limit.