Plain-Language Summary

Virginia law prohibits transporting individuals under age 16 in the rear cargo area of pickup trucks on public highways. Exceptions include organized parades and farming-related land transfers. The law aims to enhance safety for young passengers in pickup trucks.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Virginia law prohibits transporting anyone under 16 in the rear cargo area of a pickup truck on public highways, with limited exceptions.

Yes, the law allows transportation of minors in pickup beds during organized parades or when moving between fields for farming operations.

The law aims to improve safety by reducing the risk of injury to minors transported in pickup truck beds, which are not designed for passenger safety.

Yes, the prohibition applies to all highways within Virginia, with specific exceptions for parades and farming-related land transfers.