Is it illegal to ride in the back of a pick up in Texas?

Answer 1

It is perfectly legal for someone to ride in the back of a truck provided they are sitting on appropriate seating and wearing a seatbelt. If there are no seatbelts, then riding in the back is prohibited.

Answer 2

Depending on what state you live in. Some states allow this under certain circumstances, if you are over 18, if there is no more room in the cab for another person. Some only allow this if there are seats in the back bolted down. Call your local sherriffs office and ask them do be sure for your state. Go to www.bedryder.com for a complete listing by state.

Answer 3

Texas Transportation Code 545.414 states that its only unlawful if you are under 18 years of age; unless that is the only vehicle your family owns (was family owned and operated).

Most police enforce a reasonable safety rule; that if you were reasonably safe in the operation it is not unlawful, but it is otherwise reckless.

Answer 4

no, as long as you are 12 years of age or older

Answer 5

No , there are no state laws regarding this. Some states use the seatbelt law to prohibit. Never carry passengers in the bed of a truck without the proper restraining device.

Answer 6

if you are 16 years of age and seated or any age if the bed is covered. See

Answer 7

yes because a lot of people do not set in the back only in front so if you want to set the front their has to be 2 or 3 if you are over weight 2 people if on diet maybe 3

Answer 8

It is illegal on through roads and highways. On country roads, it is technically illegal, but not enforced. Safety first!

Answer 9

Yes, they can, there is no law to prevent it. I understand it is illegal to do so in Quebec.