Is It Legal to Sit in the Back of a Pickup Truck in Florida?

The idea of sitting in the back of a pickup truck is an American pastime. After all, who hasn’t spent summer nights at the drive-in or tailgating with friends? But when it comes to Florida, is it legal to sit in the back of a pickup truck?

The answer is yes, but with some limitations. According to Florida law, you can sit in the bed of a pickup truck as long as you’re not operating the vehicle.

This means that if someone else is driving, you can legally ride in the bed. However, there are a few restrictions that must be followed.

First and foremost, you must be 18 years or older to legally ride in the back of a pickup truck. It’s also important to note that open-bed vehicles cannot exceed 35 miles per hour on public roads and highways. This means that if your vehicle is traveling faster than 35 miles per hour, it’s illegal for anyone to ride in the bed.

Furthermore, it’s also illegal for anyone under 18 years old to ride in an open-bed vehicle on public roads and highways regardless of speed. Additionally, any passengers riding in the bed must be seated at all times and there can’t be more passengers than what’s considered reasonable for seating capacity.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, it is legal for adults 18 years or older to ride in the back of a pickup truck in Florida as long as they abide by certain restrictions. The vehicle cannot exceed 35 miles per hour on public roads and highways and there cannot be more passengers than what’s considered reasonable for seating capacity. Additionally, any passengers riding in the bed must be seated at all times.

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James Gardner