OK, trying to answer a question for someone. Im looking at RCW 46.61.(687) (688) (seatbelts). Ive read this on the WSP site.
Can my child or other person ride in the bed of my pickup?
Yes, provided there are no seats available in the cab. If adults are occupying the passenger seats, they are required to ride in the back so children can ride in the cab.
Washington does not have a law that prevents persons from riding in pickup beds. However, the seat belt law does require that all passenger positions with safety belts be utilized. Example: If there are five seating positions in the pickup and there are only two adults in the passenger compartment but three other persons in the pickup bed, the driver (depending on the age of the persons in the pickup bed) could be issued a Notice of Infraction.
What I need to know is where is this in the RCW's because the website says it but it doesnt seem to be in the law books. Anybody know this one?
Can my child or other person ride in the bed of my pickup?
Yes, provided there are no seats available in the cab. If adults are occupying the passenger seats, they are required to ride in the back so children can ride in the cab.
Washington does not have a law that prevents persons from riding in pickup beds. However, the seat belt law does require that all passenger positions with safety belts be utilized. Example: If there are five seating positions in the pickup and there are only two adults in the passenger compartment but three other persons in the pickup bed, the driver (depending on the age of the persons in the pickup bed) could be issued a Notice of Infraction.
What I need to know is where is this in the RCW's because the website says it but it doesnt seem to be in the law books. Anybody know this one?
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