Question about Truck Laws

**Panterro** · 03-10-2007, 12:21 AM

I have 3 kids, and have a Chevy 1500 Truck. I have a camper shell on it and I went out and got a bench today for it from a junk yard I am gonna install in the bed, from a Isuzu Tracker, with seat belts bolted to the bed as well. I was wondering what the law says about kids riding in the back of the truck cross country? I want to be legal and safe for them. Not to mention comfortable.

**CandyApple** · 03-10-2007, 12:41 AM

When I was a kid I used to ride in the trunk of my grandpa's car when Grandma and Grandpa took me to the park. No seat belts there. Don't think it was legal, but sure was fun. :)

**Panterro** · 03-10-2007, 12:42 AM

LOL, you were a trunk monkey.. BWAHAHAHAHA

Trunk Monkey Videos - Trunkmonkey Training Headquarters

Jenbar · 03-10-2007, 12:42 AM

That does not sound safe to me.

**kimbercuddles** · 03-10-2007, 01:18 AM

This link might be a little helpful...only thing I could find.

http://www.iihs.org/laws/state_laws/cargo_laws.html

**Panterro** · 03-10-2007, 02:18 AM

Thats freakin Perfect.. that needs to be sticked on this forum some place. Thank You!

Edit: Only thing is is a camper shelled bed still considered an open bed? I know sounds silly to ask that.. but laws you never know.

**Sekretgardengal** · 03-10-2007, 10:57 AM

I don't think that's safe.

**Sekretgardengal** · 03-10-2007, 10:57 AM

Jen, you and I agree.

Curious George · 03-10-2007, 11:17 AM

Watch out for carbon monoxide, shells have a tendency to suck it in depending on how the windows are open .

**Panterro** · 03-10-2007, 01:43 PM

Whats not safe about it? They will be seated, they have restraints, and they are not just loose in the back.

CG, I thought about that too. The police said to make sure the back door is closed and latched and the side windows opened for ventilation. They said driving down the highway would prevent any carbon monoxide from entering the vehicle.

So yeah I went by the police station this morning and asked the desk sgt, if what I had set up was legal or not. He said I didnt have to have the seat or belts with the shell on the bed.. it was no longer open bed. But he said that with the added restraints and the seat it appeared safer, they still sit low in the bed, and they will be belted in.. So I got the aprroval of the Police dept. So I am no longer worried.

**kimbercuddles** · 03-10-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panterro

Whats not safe about it? They will be seated, they have restraints, and they are not just loose in the back.

CG, I thought about that too. The police said to make sure the back door is closed and latched and the side windows opened for ventilation. They said driving down the highway would prevent any carbon monoxide from entering the vehicle.

So yeah I went by the police station this morning and asked the desk sgt, if what I had set up was legal or not. He said I didnt have to have the seat or belts with the shell on the bed.. it was no longer open bed. But he said that with the added restraints and the seat it appeared safer, they still sit low in the bed, and they will be belted in.. So I got the aprroval of the Police dept. So I am no longer worried.

I was really curious about that...I'm glad you checked everything out with the police. Drive defensively and be careful...precious cargo.

**Wyoming53** · 03-10-2007, 03:11 PM

Pan,

Safe? Well, like the old saying goes. When I was growing up, I stood on the seat next to my dad while he was driving. On a Sunday, my brother and I stood in the back of the truck. Years later, when I got married and started a family, I dug out my old baby bed. Going to refinish it. I noticed all the lead base paint had been eaten off the ends. Oh well.

It's going to depend on states. For instance, when I was in California, you could not have people in the back unless they had 42 inches of clearence. Most shells are only about 38. But I bought one that goes up in the back. So it qualified. But other states had no restrictions.

I think with the seat and restraints, you've done everything responsible that you can.

Wyoming has gotten completely rediculous. Child safety seat until they are 9 years old.

Curious George · 03-10-2007, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panterro

Whats not safe about it? They will be seated, they have restraints, and they are not just loose in the back.

CG, I thought about that too. The police said to make sure the back door is closed and latched and the side windows opened for ventilation. They said driving down the highway would prevent any carbon monoxide from entering the vehicle.

So yeah I went by the police station this morning and asked the desk sgt, if what I had set up was legal or not. He said I didnt have to have the seat or belts with the shell on the bed.. it was no longer open bed. But he said that with the added restraints and the seat it appeared safer, they still sit low in the bed, and they will be belted in.. So I got the aprroval of the Police dept. So I am no longer worried.

open front side windows not back side windows. exhaust is on right rear
do not open R R window .also if you are towing a trailer it messes up the air flow, a tall topper creates a vacuum on the backside of truck,

**cleozmom** · 03-10-2007, 07:09 PM

I have to be devil's advocate, but might you want to check with your insurance agent as well?

03-10-2007, 12:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,524	Question about Truck Laws I have 3 kids, and have a Chevy 1500 Truck. I have a camper shell on it and I went out and got a bench today for it from a junk yard I am gonna install in the bed, from a Isuzu Tracker, with seat belts bolted to the bed as well. I was wondering what the law says about kids riding in the back of the truck cross country? I want to be legal and safe for them. Not to mention comfortable. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

03-10-2007, 12:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
CandyApple Back Online! Join Date: Dec 23rd, 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 313	Re: Question about Truck Laws When I was a kid I used to ride in the trunk of my grandpa's car when Grandma and Grandpa took me to the park. No seat belts there. Don't think it was legal, but sure was fun. :) __________________ I just don't have a whole lot of faith that our FEDERAL GOVERNMENT can do anything right no matter who is in charge. If there was a Google Military it would probably do a much better job with fewer resources... -ProEye

03-10-2007, 12:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,524	Re: Question about Truck Laws LOL, you were a trunk monkey.. BWAHAHAHAHA Trunk Monkey Videos - Trunkmonkey Training Headquarters __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

03-10-2007, 12:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jenbar Banned Join Date: Feb 01st, 2007 Location: Here Posts: 594	Re: Question about Truck Laws That does not sound safe to me.

03-10-2007, 01:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
kimbercuddles Cheery Chick Join Date: Jan 02nd, 2007 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,085	Re: Question about Truck Laws This link might be a little helpful...only thing I could find. http://www.iihs.org/laws/state_laws/cargo_laws.html __________________ Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find it out.

03-10-2007, 02:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,524	Re: Question about Truck Laws Thats freakin Perfect.. that needs to be sticked on this forum some place. Thank You! Edit: Only thing is is a camper shelled bed still considered an open bed? I know sounds silly to ask that.. but laws you never know. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

03-10-2007, 10:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sekretgardengal Hi guys, I am here! Join Date: Nov 30th, 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,111	Re: Question about Truck Laws I don't think that's safe. __________________ I am back!

03-10-2007, 10:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sekretgardengal Hi guys, I am here! Join Date: Nov 30th, 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,111	Re: Question about Truck Laws Jen, you and I agree. __________________ I am back!

03-10-2007, 11:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Curious George Banned Join Date: Jan 08th, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 972	Re: Question about Truck Laws Watch out for carbon monoxide, shells have a tendency to suck it in depending on how the windows are open .

03-10-2007, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,524	Re: Question about Truck Laws Whats not safe about it? They will be seated, they have restraints, and they are not just loose in the back. CG, I thought about that too. The police said to make sure the back door is closed and latched and the side windows opened for ventilation. They said driving down the highway would prevent any carbon monoxide from entering the vehicle. So yeah I went by the police station this morning and asked the desk sgt, if what I had set up was legal or not. He said I didnt have to have the seat or belts with the shell on the bed.. it was no longer open bed. But he said that with the added restraints and the seat it appeared safer, they still sit low in the bed, and they will be belted in.. So I got the aprroval of the Police dept. So I am no longer worried. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

03-10-2007, 03:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wyoming53 Hermit Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: Sheridan, Wy. Posts: 1,521	Re: Question about Truck Laws Pan, Safe? Well, like the old saying goes. When I was growing up, I stood on the seat next to my dad while he was driving. On a Sunday, my brother and I stood in the back of the truck. Years later, when I got married and started a family, I dug out my old baby bed. Going to refinish it. I noticed all the lead base paint had been eaten off the ends. Oh well. It's going to depend on states. For instance, when I was in California, you could not have people in the back unless they had 42 inches of clearence. Most shells are only about 38. But I bought one that goes up in the back. So it qualified. But other states had no restrictions. I think with the seat and restraints, you've done everything responsible that you can. Wyoming has gotten completely rediculous. Child safety seat until they are 9 years old. __________________ Wyoming Heat.

03-10-2007, 07:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
cleozmom Member Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 284	Re: Question about Truck Laws I have to be devil's advocate, but might you want to check with your insurance agent as well?

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