On a late weekend night or during a game day, it’s not an uncommon occurrence to drive past a truck with people packed in the back in Columbia.
Sort of a southern tradition in South Carolina, it’s a bonding activity that makes driving with friends even more special. But of course, there are always some restrictions.
Due to safety risks, SC law prohibits certain individuals from sitting in the open bed of a truck. Here’s what the law says about the seating arrangement:
SC motor vehicle laws
Adults and teens over 16 years of age can freely sit in the open bed of a truck with no legal consequences, but do so at their own risk…