I've always done it, but is it illegal. I've look everywhere and I can't find any details against it.
2007-07-22 03:52:26 · 5 answers · asked by smilest_16_2002 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Here is SC state code related to transportation of minors in the back of a pick -up. I am guessing that if there were a law regarding adults, it would have been present on the website where I found this.
Article 32
SECTION 56-5-3900. Transportation of minors in open vehicles.
(A) It is unlawful to transport a person under fifteen years of age in the open bed or open cargo area of a pickup truck or trailer. An open bed or open cargo area is a bed or cargo area without permanent overhead restraining construction.
(B) Subsection (A) does not apply when:
(1) an adult is present in the bed or cargo area of the vehicle and is supervising the child;
(2) the child is secured or restrained by a seat belt manufactured in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, installed to support a load of not less than five thousand pounds for each belt, and of a type approved by the Department of Public Safety;
(3) an emergency situation exists;
(4) the vehicle is being operated in an organized hayride or parade pursuant to a valid permit;
(5) the vehicle is being operated while hunting or in an agricultural enterprise;
(6) the vehicle is being operated in a county which has no incorporated area with a population greater than three thousand five hundred; or
(7) the vehicle has a closed metal tailgate and is being operated less than thirty-six miles an hour.
(C) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined twenty-five dollars.
(D) No driver's license points or insurance surcharge may be assessed for a violation of this section.
2007-07-22 04:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter, it can be a killer.
I witnessed a young man thrown from the truck bed, over the median on a freeway, into oncoming traffic.
Not a pretty site.
A minor bump or hard braking can cause this to happen.
2007-07-22 04:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter where you live, riding in an open truck bed is illegal ... not to mention unsafe. Phone your local police detachment and ask them for confirmation.
2007-07-22 03:58:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local sheriff's office. Even if it isn't consider the safety of your loved ones. That's most important.
2007-07-22 03:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by Chloe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal unless there are seats with seat belts.
2007-07-22 03:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋