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Hawaii Raising Truck Bed Age to 16 | Durham News
Hawaii just raised the legal age to ride in a pickup truck bed from 12 to 16, a move signed into law by the state’s physician-governor after witnessing a deadly accident — a decision that pits safety against deep cultural tradition. While many see it as part of island life and nostalgia, experts warn the practice is dangerously risky, with no seat belts or protection. The law includes exceptions for when the cab is full, but critics see it as a first step toward a full ban. Though resistance is expected — as safety laws like seat belts once were — the goal is to shift public perception and…
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