Can You Travel In The Back Of A Campervan - Yes

Can You Travel In The Back Of A Campervan?

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Is It Legal To Travel In The Back Of A Campervan?

Ok, so let’s answer the most important question first, then we’ll have a look at the finer, legal details. Yes, it is legal to travel in the back of a Campervan (the living area) while it is moving.

However, and there always seems to be a however or two, there are some (quite lenient in my opinion) legal requirements that must be met.

Obviously, the vehicle must be in a roadworthy condition, have a valid MOT Safety Certificate, be Insured, be Road Taxed and be driven by a person with a Valid Licence.

If all of the conditions are met, we can move on to the finer details, the things that everyone wants and needs to know.

I am writing this in relation to the UK Traffic Regulations, although I have looked at some US Regulations and they are similar. But as US Laws vary from State to State, I suggest you do your own research if you have any doubts about possible conflicting Regulations.

I believe that I once read that while people are driving RV’s and Campervans in California, passengers can travel in the back of the Campervan without seatbelts when it is moving, but when they pass the State Border into another state it then becomes illegal, how confusing.

Does Everyone Travelling in the back of a Campervan have to wear a Seatbelt?

Yes, every passenger Travelling in the back of a Campervan must be wearing a professionally fitted, purpose built Seatbelt.

In the UK that Seatbelt must comply to the latest British Standards and bear the “Kitemark” to show that it complies.

How many Passengers can Travel in the back of a Campervan?

Well, this one blew my mind a little. There is no Legal Limit to the number of passengers that can travel in the back of a Campervan!

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