Can you have an unsecured couch in the back of a cargo van as actual seats?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by admin

I know its illegal not to have a seatbelt on if your under 16 in the back. Is it legal to have just a couch in the back that isnt bolted down or anything?

What it it WAS bolted down?

sure….go for it….but when someone gets hurt or killed in the van you will be held responsible for man slaughter.

so if a couch in a van is worth jail time of least 15-45 years….stick it in.

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12 Responses to Can you have an unsecured couch in the back of a cargo van as actual seats?

  1. Bear Naked says:
    June 7, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    why worry?
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  2. smardypanz says:
    June 7, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I think you would have to have it bolted down according to existing safety standards, with seat belts too.
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  3. Nunoyvgvna Awi says:
    June 7, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    sure….go for it….but when someone gets hurt or killed in the van you will be held responsible for man slaughter.

    so if a couch in a van is worth jail time of least 15-45 years….stick it in.
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  4. Angela D says:
    June 7, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    I would imagine it depends on the laws in your area. In Maine, seat belts are required for all ages.
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  5. Ahab says:
    June 7, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    If you are moving it to your house/apt yes. Yes otherwise its illegal and hazardous to anyone sitting on it in the event of a accident.
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  6. izzomann pothead4life says:
    June 7, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    i bet not but just ask your dmv or try your state .dmv.gov
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  7. dodge man says:
    June 7, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    i own a repair shop,and no its not legal at all even if its bolted down ,if it had seat belts and was bolted down i don’t think they would or could say anything about it,but without all of that it would be very illegal,good luck i hope this help,s
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    been a certified mechanic for 36 yrs.

  8. HangTheDJ says:
    June 7, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    Only if you want your passengers to die.
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  9. doggoneit says:
    June 7, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    Definitely NO! And don’t do it anyway.
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  10. jay says:
    June 7, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    no you can,t
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  11. Richard W says:
    June 7, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    to meet safety standards & crash standards, no.
    even if it was bolted down, if you had an accident and someone was injured. you’re liable.
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  12. steplow33 says:
    June 7, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    If you have a couch in the back of your cargo van, which is not
    bolted down, it’s not an offence provided no one is sitting on
    it, as you can claim that you’re merely carrying it as an item for
    delivery.
    However, if it’s bolted down and someone is sitting on it, then
    it’s an offence, because you’re creating an illegal and extra
    seat to the van without permission from the licensing and
    transport authorities.
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