Most States do not consider driving in the back of a truck to be a particularly dangerous activity to be discouraged. For example, a violation of North Carolina law is only a violation punishable by a fine of up to $25. If you have an RV, you`re probably excited to put it on the road. If you plan to take more than one person with you, you may be wondering about the laws that allow passengers to travel in the back. Since most RVs are customizable and if you want passengers, you may want to determine if you need seats and restraint systems. Even if you don`t put human passengers in the cargo area, you can use the space as a place where your pet can sit. Again, state laws on this vary: refresh your hometown rules before taking your dog there. Seat belts France??? Advize me lpzI have a T25 VW motorhome; In the 1980s, he didn`t need seat belts in the back and didn`t have any. However, attachment points are not marked with kites and may not be subject to legal requirements outside of general “ability to drive”. Here I mean that if the attachment point rusts, then I think it might fail a WORD. However, engineering testing does not require that the size and number of bolts be checked, and there are no established standards that a retaining bolt must meet.

There are no specific rules for the conversion of vans into passenger cars. However, Regulation 100 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 (SI 1986 No. 1078) applies. This requires: Hello, we have a Holdsworthhi, we have Holdsworth vision and we have lap belts on both forward-facing seats in the back, but this means that we have to remove the piece that connects the front seat (to form the corner seat) for the trip to allow legroom so that we can only carry two in the back Yes. You can do it. A lotYes. You can do it. Until 2001, many vehicles did this. Most now have 3-point seat belts for all passengers. You cannot drive in the back of the van on highways. No one under the age of 12 may sit behind highways. You cannot carry passengers on a futon in the back.

Transit Crew Cab seats and beltsHello, I have an LWB Transit that came with 6 seats 3 front 3 rear all with 3 point seat belts. I can`t go back and forth without going out and through the side door. However, I turned the rear seats so that they were rear-facing, as the mounting points for this were directly behind the front seats in the floor. This type of seats would suit all conversions as they are anchored to the ground and have 3-point seat belts. One of the beds fits on these seats. Being backward facing is better. This type of seat takes up a little more space, but it means I can travel safely and legally with 6 people in the vehicle. Although he only sleeps 4. Also, the bed/closet and stove/sink both come off the body, allowing me to use the vehicle as a van. Which is really helpful.

It was equipped with side windows as it is a double cabin. You must also inform your insurance company of the changes, as well as the number of passengers and how they will be carried. I recommend talking to your insurance company and asking them if they will cover you if you have seat belts on the vehicle. If they cover you, you`ll find a local workshop/RV repair shop that will fasten the seat belts for you. I wouldn`t recommend driving without a seat belt. Sometimes people make their own rules and hope that the authorities will not catch them. A police officer may discover incorrect seats during a traffic check. If you have an accident, passengers can suffer serious injuries. Improper sitting can result in the driver`s liability for injury and damage, especially if it is a child. Legally, you can probably carry passengers without seat belts in the back. However, I strongly recommend that you do not have any particular children. It is worth studying the cost of installing seat belts at a local RV repair shop or engineering office.

Feasibility? Hi, I agree, the problem is with all the 4 bed motorhomes I looked at, the rear seats are benches, not full height and are positioned below the height of the window. This means that there is no three-point seat belt – only lap belts are possible. Even if I change the seats, there is still no mounting point on the side of the van to mount a seat belt – everything is taken out the windows! What did others do? This cannot be insurmountable. (ooer, that`s a very bad pun, unintentional, although :)…) I have this old converted Sherpa motorhome 2 seater on the front and side rear seat. I`m a bit confused, but did I understand correctly that as long as passengers are over 12 years old, they can sit in side-facing seats (legally not moral) and if so, does anyone know what the rules are in Europe? And do I need permission from my insurance company to carry passengers on their backs? If so, does anyone know a good insurance company, just in case mine wouldn`t allow it? It is common to have a few seats facing back or side. It is often legal to use these seats while driving. However, it is more dangerous when an accident occurs. These may only have lap belts and may not meet the standards for child seats. to be at all times so that no danger arises or can be caused to any person in or on a vehicle or on a road. This means that the conversion work must allow passengers to be transported safely.

Thus, it seems that for the TÜV, the seat belt itself must meet the established standards (I believe it has a kite marking and therefore must meet the legal criteria – wear, operation, attached to the attachment points). Everything seems reasonable. Yes, you could comply with the law by doing that. However, check with your insurance company to see if they agree. If this is not the case, they will not guarantee that you carry passengers in these seats. Seats in the back of VivaroI bought a van 3 years ago, it has 3 seats in the front and a bench of 3 in the back. Properly secured, with fully functional seat belts, it looks like it comes from an official double cabin or Vivaro minibus.. Everything is fully aligned on the roof and the trim behind the benches that separates the rest of the van from the cabin. The thing is, my V5 documents and everything always says it`s a 3-seater van. I heard you need a seat equipment certificate? . They were already installed when I bought the van. It used to be a factory car and previously also used as a police car.

How can I inform DVLA & Insurance? I reviewed the above information in the first post after receiving a response from the Ministry of Transportation. In principle, you can carry passengers in the back without a seat belt, as long as your insurance company agrees and the police do not consider this dangerous. If you don`t live in any of these states, your hometown regulates who can ride in the back of a pickup. Here`s what you need to know, by state: Yet the question of security doesn`t quite answer the question, is it legal? However, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Here`s everything you need to know before driving in the back of a truck. Tam belts and childrenHello, I bought a 1992 Renault motorhome with two rear-facing front seats that only have lap belts. Do I need to install new seat belts for my 2 children aged 7 and 5 who currently use the booster seats with backrest in our standard car? Are there other child seats I can buy instead? I have a 1999 VW LT35, which has been partially converted into a motorhome. I have 3 seats in the front (with seat belts). The rear is converted into seats, but without seat belts.

I realize that it is not advisable to carry passengers in the side-facing rear seats, but is it legal? Rules for passengersDue to a back problem, my wife has to lie down most of the time, which limits the duration of car trips. If I had an RV, could it legally rest on a bed in the back while we`re on the road? Are there any regulations on this situation? Removable ie hijet romahomesHi, de, hi Campervaners I have a 97 Daihatsu Hijet pickup and I have a removable 2 bed Romahome again from a 1983 y reg hijet it can seat 4 to 6 people on the side, but there are no seat belts in the back. Do I need to register it as an RV as it is primarily used as a pickup truck for seat belt laws? Seats in the motorhome Hello, I have a 6 bert motorhome and I don`t have a seat belt in the back Can I carry my grandchild in the back? You need 3-point seat beltsYou need 3-point seat belts to secure your children`s booster seats. See the laws here: www.childcarseats.org.uk/law/index.htm Some states exempt seat belts in large recreational vehicles, while others only require lap belts for certain classes. These exceptions never apply to passengers seated in the front seat; Laws vary only for rear seats. Worth my pennies… If I was worth my money.. If I had seats in the RV that I knew someone was sitting on a trip, I would make sure they were equipped with seat belts with proper anchoage, regardless of the legal requirements. Transit van conversionHello everyone. I have a few questions, please.

1- My van (Ford Transit 120 SWB 2.5D) has 1 passenger seat. Can I just exchange it for a double seat? What are the legal implications? I will inform my insurer of this change. 2 – It is currently a panel van and, as such, it is insured for personal use. I originally bought it when my car slammed and we were building the house, so it saves me a fortune on delivery and jumps etc. Once we are done, we want to convert it into a motorhome. We`ll attach a futon to the floor (probably on the side) and a double-ring freestanding camping stove/grill on the back and a small sink/closet on the other side.