I plan to drive a carpool of a bunch of people on July 4th in my SUV. Is it illegal to let people ride in the back cargo area of my truck, where there aren't seatbelts? It is a closed area (not an open bed like a pickup) and the other passengers would be seatbelted, as well as myself. But is it legally wrong to let some of my friends ride in the very back?
Thanks :-D
2007-06-30 17:51:22 · 4 answers · asked by Wild Cherry 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It's a violation of the seat belt law and others. It's been against the law in most states for years.
2007-06-30 17:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In spite of my impression, here is the law
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/public_information/seatbelt.htm
and apparently only front passengers are required to wear them. It doesn't seem to say that 2nd seat passengers with seat belts must wear them.
I would suggest you print it out, read it carefully and keep a copy with you.
2007-06-30 18:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well all i know is you can when your out in the country. but you can be fined for it if you drive a truck with people in back in the city.
2007-06-30 23:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-07-01 19:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋