- In South Carolina, it is illegal for anyone under 15 to ride in the open bed of a pickup truck.
- Exceptions to this law exist, such as when an adult is present or the child is properly restrained.
- Pets are legally allowed to ride in a truck bed, but owners could face charges if the animal is injured.
Nothing is more country than picking up a guitar and writing up a song about the joys of riding around in the back of a pickup truck.
Some country songs describe the nights cozying up in the back of the truck with a love interest in front of the bonfire, while others reminisce about the fun to be had when driving with your friends.
But is it legal to ride in the bed of a pickup truck while driving in the Palmetto State? If you’ve been seeing this activity around town and are wondering, we’ve got answers…