pick ups

[tomtom]

this has nothing what so ever to do with bushcraft but there are a lot of clever people here and i thought i might tap in to the wealth of knolage that is BCUK so....

does any one know what the law is concerning people traveling in the pick-up part of the pick up...??

 

[EdS]

Yep,

It is illegal and the driver will get at least 3 points and £60 fine.

That what my mate got.

 

[tomtom]

thanks for the info... we were doing the other day and police car happened by.. and that is all he did... on he went gave the driver a wave! we were a little supprised to say the least!

 

[Lurch]

Yep,

It is illegal and the driver will get at least 3 points and £60 fine.

That what my mate got.

What was the offence?

 

[gurushaun]

No seatbelts for a start I'm afraid. In fact no seats :yikes:

Cheers

Shaun

 

[tomtom]

yes i was just wondering if there was loophole... like isnt there a rule that if a car is not fitted with seat belts then you dont have to were them... also apparently (and i dont know if this is true) it is not actually illigal to have 4 people in the back of a car where there are only 3 seats it does, however, invalidate your insurance!

 

[Ed]

also apparently (and i dont know if this is true) it is not actually illigal to have 4 people in the back of a car where there are only 3 seats it does, however, invalidate your insurance!

And therefore illegal because you are driving without insurance ;-) same goes for people in the back of a van or pickup if there are no seats... the number of people insured to be in the vehical is the same as the number of seats.

Ed

 

[tomtom]

so would the offence that your mate would have been charged with?

 

[Roving Rich]

9 inmy peugeot 205 was pushing our luck, but 17 in/on a triumph herald took the trophy (started at 21 but 4 fell off). ): The police tend to let you off as they can't get you all in a squad car ):

Cheers
Rich