Truck Beds

Truck Beds

Children under the age of 16 would be barred from riding in the open bed of pickup trucks under a measure approved Tuesday by a House judiciary committee. Current law allows children as young as 12 to sit in the cargo area. The bill also would remove exemptions that now allow passengers of any age to ride in a truck bed if in a rural area or if riding with an adult. Drivers caught violating the ban would face a $25 fine and an insurance point on their driving record. Another panel recommended the bill earlier. The measure now goes to the full House for consideration. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, 6/24/08).

*Blog Editor Note* This is a legislative priority for the Covenant for NC's Children. NASW-NC has a seat on the Covenant Board of Directors and is active in the lobby efforts. JR