Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
Passengers in enclosed bed of truck
Are passengers allowed to ride in the bed of a pickup truck, without benefit of seatbelts, if the truckbed is completely enclosed by a "shell" - equipped with carpeting for comfort?
The "CVC's" which I have referenced, CVC - Section 23116(e) & CVC - Section 27360.5, vaguely address this issue. Is this law open for interpretation by judges/law enforcement, or has it been challenged/predetermined in a court of law?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Truck Bed Seatbelts
Wheter or not the CVC referred to direclty address the question, seatbelts are requiredfor ALL passenger in a vehicle. Passengersriding in the bed of a truck, eventhough, youhave placed carpet in it may still result in a traffic ticket.============================================================If applicable to this message: "This transmission does not create an attorney-client relationship. I will not be representing anyone without a written agreement signed by all parties. Answers to questions are for general information only and should not be construed as legal advice in any particular jurisdiction. If you need legal advice for a specific legal problem seek the services of a knowledgable attorney in your area or locale."=============================================================
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