Is it legal for a child to ride in the back of a pick up truck in Alachua County? How about if we're only driving a short distance?

 

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As an Gainesville accident attorney who has been in practice for 38 years, I think this is a very important point of law that can seriously impact a child's life.  The answer is no, and distance is irrelevant.  It is illegal for a child younger than 18 years of age to ride in the bed of a truck, no matter how short the trip may be.  Currently, Alachua County follows Florida's state laws.  The first step toward saving lives is knowing the law for pick-up drivers.  Make sure your child is securely restrained before driving.





Attorney Jeffrey Meldon

Hello, I am Jeffrey Meldon. As an accident attorney, I strongly believe that public education is step one in the prevention of an accident or in the recovery from one. 

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