Legal passengers in back

[Dasvigo]

thanks straycat for that info on GA law, also can anyone tell me the dos and don'ts between a commercial CDL and non-commercial CDL?

[Elvirathehearse]

For the most part all of the old ambulances, and new alike are equipped with seat belts in the rear. Hear in Wyoming they just passed mandatory seat belt laws, requireing rear passengers in the ambulance to wear seat belts, thats kind of funny because the patient on the gurnney is belted to it but the locks that hold the gurnney in place are not designed to keep it locked down in a rollover. anyway you could incorperate jump seats and belts from an ambulance into the back compartment of the hearse. Thats what I did with Elvira, of course she is 45 years old and didn't have any of the fancy roller tables, just floor mount rollers and bier pin system. I utilized the jump seats and belts from a 65 pontiac ambulance, still looking for another set for the driver side rear compartment, then she could have four passengers in the back and legal.

[jenningspf]

No rear seats in a hearse...unless its a combination.
Side note: my 1980 S&S landau style combination has one attendant jump seat and NO seat belts.

[kaptinkaos]

From my checking of local laws (In Arizona), they classify it as a limo or a station wagon. I've been told you can be given a citation for non-restrained persons in the vehicle. Similiar to kid in the back of a station wagon without a rear seat. I've also been told if the persons are not friends or family, they may classify it as a limo in which you need a license, especially if you are charging them for the ride.

[BIGEVIL]

I've also been told if the persons are not friends or family, they may classify it as a limo in which you need a license, especially if you are charging them for the ride.

True, but if someone just happens to want to "donate or tip" you, you don't need a special license or insurance.

[Chaser]

however you cant have an open container here though .

Ya should be able to in the back, just like a limo, cause there is a divider. I know ya can in a limo.

[Chaser]

It was a genius setup. Maybe Bill has some pictures of it.

Ask and ye shall receive.

[Flymanj3]

Ya should be able to in the back, just like a limo, cause there is a divider. I know ya can in a limo.

Actually, that's not 'entirly' true... at least in NY, the law is NO open containers, period. However, cops kinda let limos slide - but if you start messing with them, you will get busted and it WILL hold up in court.