4.10Permitting Minor to Ride in Pickup Truck Bed
“Except as provided in [MCL 257.682b], an operator shall not permit a person less than 18 years of age to ride in the open bed of a pickup truck on a highway, road, or street in a city, village, or township at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour.” MCL 257.682b(1).
“[MCL 257.682b(1)] does not apply to the operator of any of the following:
(a) A motor vehicle operated as part of a parade pursuant to a permit issued by the governmental unit with jurisdiction over the highway or street.
(b) A military motor vehicle.
(c) An authorized emergency vehicle.
(d) A motor vehicle controlled or operated by an employer or an employee of a farm operation, construction business, or similar enterprise during the course of work activities.
(e) A motor vehicle used to transport a search and rescue team to and from the site of an emergency.” MCL 257.682b(2).
The general rules for assessing a civil fine and costs apply to permitting a minor to ride in a pickup truck bed. See Section 1.20 for a discussion of the general rules governing the assessment of a civil fine and costs; see also the Michigan Judicial Institute’s table for a quick reference guide.
Only applicable sanctions are listed below; accordingly, if a particular sanction is omitted from this section, it is not applicable to this offense. The Offense Code Index for Traffic Violations published by the secretary of state and sourced from the Michigan Department of State Court Manual includes a table detailing traffic offenses and applicable sanctions. See Section 1.41 for more information on abstracting procedures.
•Four points are assessed for “a moving violation resulting in an at-fault collision with another vehicle, an individual, or any other object.” MCL 257.320a(1)(l). See Section 1.42 for more information on points.
•Two points are assessed for “[a]ll other moving violations pertaining to the operation of motor vehicle reports under [MCL 257.320a.]” MCL 257.320a(1)(u). See Section 1.42 for more information on points.