| SB 0305 | Prohibits Riding In the Open Bed of a Pickup Truck |
| Sponsor: | Westfall | |||
| LR Number: | S0781.01I | Fiscal Note: | 0781-01 | |
| Committee: | Transportation | |||
| Last Action: | 02/05/97 - Referred S Transportation Committee | Journal page: | S168 | |
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 1997 | |||
SB 305 - No person shall operate a pickup truck upon a state
highway with any other person riding in the open bed of the
truck. The act also prohibits riding in the bed of the truck.
An exception is made for beds containing seats with safety belts.
The penalty is increased if a child under age 18 is riding in the
bed, from an infraction to a Class C misdemeanor.
MIKE HOEFERKAMP