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Posted: 9/27/2004 4:27:45 PM EDT
Well, can you?

Just another reason I look forward to getting out of CA.  Rumor has it there are still places you can!

I don't know how many times I've been in a situation where being able to ride in the back of a truck without fear of the iron fist of the law would have been nice.
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:30:01 PM EDT
[#1]
I heard its illegal, but I see mexican landscapers do it all the time
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:30:11 PM EDT
[#2]
no in pa


exceptions in a parade under 5 mph and only in parade route
farm workers in goin from field to field not via public thurofares

Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:30:24 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
I heard its illegal, but I see mexican landscapers do it all the time





+1
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:30:46 PM EDT
[#4]
Not while I'm Driving too.
other than that yes!
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:31:56 PM EDT
[#5]
i don't see why one shouldn't be allowed, since it is even less 'dangerous' than riding a motorcycle.
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:32:25 PM EDT
[#6]
no in Montana - Seat belt laws and all.

Did it as kids ALL the time.

In HS - a guy one class behind me fell out and died after floogin his noggin hauling furniture.

My kids sit inside w/ seatbelts now!  
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:32:53 PM EDT
[#7]
In Kentucky there is no law against it but there is a law that says there must wear your seatbelts...but that law isn't written as a primary offense, so they can't pull you over for it.  So the answer is yes unless a cop wants to write you up, in which case he will find something wrong with the vehicle in order to pull it over and then issue a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt.
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:33:20 PM EDT
[#8]
In GA, only if you're over 18.
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:34:45 PM EDT
[#9]
I believe it is legal on regular roads in Missouri, but NOT legal on highways.  



Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:39:02 PM EDT
[#10]
You can ride in bed of a pickup here in Arizona but it is illegal for your dog

Neanderthal
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:39:08 PM EDT
[#11]
Yes, if every seat belt is in use.
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:39:52 PM EDT
[#12]
I think its legal here as well as no helmets for bikers.
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:40:10 PM EDT
[#13]
In WA

Can children ride in the back of pickup trucks?

Yes, provided there are no seats available in the cab. If adults are occupying the passenger seats, they are required to ride in back so children can ride up front.

www.wsp.wa.gov/newsfaqs/faqs.htm#travel
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:40:22 PM EDT
[#14]
Yes in NC but must be 16 years of age.
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 4:48:21 PM EDT
[#15]
I actually looked for this law in Florida Statutes and found language stating that no one can ride on the OUTSIDE of the vehicle (which I took to mean the hood or fender, etc).  Can't find that statute, though.  There was also some language that stated that the number of front seat passengers cannot exceed the number of seat belts.
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:05:09 PM EDT
[#16]

Quoted:
Well, can you?

Just another reason I look forward to getting out of CA.  Rumor has it there are still places you can!



Read up on the California law regarding this.  It's exemptions are similar to some other states that have some type of law regarding riding in a cargo area.

Try Googling the info

Linky to all 50 states:

regulations by state
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:15:58 PM EDT
[#17]
Anyone remember the Subaru Brat?

Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:17:19 PM EDT
[#18]
there are mexican landscapers in CT?
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:18:44 PM EDT
[#19]
HaHa Subaru rat
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:24:02 PM EDT
[#20]
Haw alse ya gunna gat ta Tauwn?

MT
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:25:46 PM EDT
[#21]

Quoted:
there are mexican landscapers in CT?



Maybe not in eastern CT, but here theres a shitload of them.  
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:26:10 PM EDT
[#22]
Ohio
if your over 16 and the speed is under I forget 20 MPH maybe .

The law was written like they really did not want it enforced -----  so I never did.

Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:29:45 PM EDT
[#23]
no idea here

but i do it anyway when ever i can!
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:31:14 PM EDT
[#24]
In MA? What do you think?
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:33:12 PM EDT
[#25]
In TX, nobody under 18 in the bed.

If riding in the bed (and you are over 18) your ass must be planted on the floor of the bed, not hanging off the side or on the tool box.
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:34:20 PM EDT
[#26]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Well, can you?

Just another reason I look forward to getting out of CA.  Rumor has it there are still places you can!



Read up on the California law regarding this.  It's exemptions are similar to some other states that have some type of law regarding riding in a cargo area.

Try Googling the info

Linky to all 50 states:

regulations by state




Thanks for the link, that clears it up for me!
Link Posted: 9/27/2004 5:36:44 PM EDT
[#27]
IF YOU ARE OVER 16 IN OKLA
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 8:41:51 AM EDT
[#28]

Quoted:
no in Montana - Seat belt laws and all.

Did it as kids ALL the time.

In HS - a guy one class behind me fell out and died after floogin his noggin hauling furniture.

My kids sit inside w/ seatbelts now!  




I just checked that link, and Montana has NO restrictions.  Also, there were a couple high school kids here that died when screwing around...a couple guys in the back and the driver went around a corner way too fast.  The laws here didn't stop this stupidity.

I love Tenesee: "OK for anyone 12 and older, 6-11 is OK as long as you're not on the highway or interstate.  


I got harrassed here in Kali by a Sheriff for riding in the back of a truck to the top of the boat ramp parking lot.  Apparently, you could ride to the top of the boatramp, but not 100ft. past the top into the parking lot.  We had gone past the invisible "line."     Just more BS I'm looking forward to leaving behind.
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 8:56:22 AM EDT
[#29]
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 9:01:05 AM EDT
[#30]
Yes in WI if you are sitting on the bed floor, and eithe back against the side or against the cab. Against the tailgate is a big no-no...sitting ON the wheelwells is also a big no-no. Standing in the bed is a major no-no.
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 9:09:09 AM EDT
[#31]
It's actually legal in California but you have to be wearing two leashes.

Link Posted: 9/28/2004 9:13:53 AM EDT
[#32]

Quoted:
You can ride in bed of a pickup here in Arizona but it is illegal for your dog

Neanderthal



If your 5 year old kid is in the cab of a truck, he has to be belted/in a safety seat.
But it's OK for him to ride in the bed of the truck .
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 9:23:22 AM EDT
[#33]
I don't like it when people ride in the back of the pickup because they always seem to stare at you if you are driving behind them.  They make direct eye contact too.  It creeps me out.  
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 9:25:34 AM EDT
[#34]
I assume so.  At least I always have.

I can drive bare foot too!
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 10:08:49 AM EDT
[#35]
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 10:32:31 AM EDT
[#36]



Quoted:

Just smile and wave bud, then they get that icky feeling and look away.

Tj




+1
I'll wave and point and put that shoe on their foot!!










Link Posted: 9/28/2004 10:38:30 AM EDT
[#37]
In SC you can if you're over 16.
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 10:50:03 AM EDT
[#38]
i don't think so in IL
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 10:52:30 AM EDT
[#39]
Yes, it is legal for you to leave your brains scattered on the pavement in this state.
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 12:23:31 PM EDT
[#40]

Quoted:
Yes, it is legal for you to leave your brains scattered on the pavement in this state.




Keep it that way.

<---------Trust me
Link Posted: 9/28/2004 1:08:51 PM EDT
[#41]
Only if youre 18yrs or older.
Link Posted: 9/30/2004 5:48:22 PM EDT
[#42]
Last weekend, I was in the back of a truck drinking my ass off infront of cops.  I did offer them a beer, they didnt want any.  It was in the 4x4 jamboree at Indianipolis.   For part of the cruize line, we were following a truck that several girls earning lots of marti gras beads.  The cops were giving out beads, too.
Link Posted: 9/30/2004 6:10:44 PM EDT
[#43]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I don't like it when people ride in the back of the pickup because they always seem to stare at you if you are driving behind them.  They make direct eye contact too.  It creeps me out.  



Just smile and wave bud, then they get that icky feeling and look away.

Tj


Anyone remember riding int the rear facing pop up seats in station wagons?

Quoted:
Yes, it is legal for you to leave your brains scattered on the pavement in this state.


You mean it's legal to make the choice to put yourself in a position of possibly having your brains scattered over the road.
I have to wear a helmet when I'm on my bike.
I'd wear one if I didn't have to.
But it should still be my choice.
Link Posted: 9/30/2004 6:12:51 PM EDT
[#44]
Hey, it is legal everywhere to ride in the back seat of an open Jeep Wrangler, although seatbelt laws apply.
Link Posted: 9/30/2004 6:23:05 PM EDT
[#45]
Of course you can in AZ.
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