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FlDebra · 11-23-2010, 09:45 AM

I tried to EDIT the ABOVE POST but was out of time -- IT IS NOW IN ERROR!!!!

I just checked to see if that was still the law in FL -- it is not, at least not all over. So thankfully the law HAS changed since I called way back, I should pay more attention! Now FL law says:
"Minors under the age of 18 may NOT ride unrestrained in a truck bed without an installed and approved safety belt.
Persons 18 years and older may ride unrestrained in the bed of a truck.
A child may ride in the bed of a truck with an adult only in a medical emergency.
Each county in Florida may exempt children from this law, with a majority vote and public hearing. In other words, counties could independently allow minors to ride in the bed of a truck. Check your counties rules."

But I still see it all the time here, maybe our county has exempted it, I think I will check into this more. We are so close to AL here and AL has no law against riding in the bed of pickups according to this state-by-state chart:
Cargo area laws Shows 20 states have no law against anyone riding in the back of a pickup!

But I don't think you will find any laws around here against dogs riding in the cargo area/pickup bed. It is unfortunate for sure!

11-23-2010, 09:45 AM	#42
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	I tried to EDIT the ABOVE POST but was out of time -- IT IS NOW IN ERROR!!!! I just checked to see if that was still the law in FL -- it is not, at least not all over. So thankfully the law HAS changed since I called way back, I should pay more attention! Now FL law says: "Minors under the age of 18 may NOT ride unrestrained in a truck bed without an installed and approved safety belt. Persons 18 years and older may ride unrestrained in the bed of a truck. A child may ride in the bed of a truck with an adult only in a medical emergency. Each county in Florida may exempt children from this law, with a majority vote and public hearing. In other words, counties could independently allow minors to ride in the bed of a truck. Check your counties rules." But I still see it all the time here, maybe our county has exempted it, I think I will check into this more. We are so close to AL here and AL has no law against riding in the bed of pickups according to this state-by-state chart: Cargo area laws Shows 20 states have no law against anyone riding in the back of a pickup! But I don't think you will find any laws around here against dogs riding in the cargo area/pickup bed. It is unfortunate for sure! __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard Last edited by FlDebra; 11-23-2010 at 09:48 AM.