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Coverage dated July 23, 2026

Hawaii raises truck bed-riding age to 16 as roads get faster, testing a cherished island tradition

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — It’s common to see people riding in the beds of pickups in Hawaii, often along country…

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Hawaii raises truck bed-riding age to 16 as roads get faster, testing a cherished island tradition (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — It’s common to see people riding in the beds of pickups in Hawaii, often along country…

  2. Honolulu Civil Beat

    Hawai‘i Raises Truck Bed-Riding Age, Testing A Cherished Island Tradition (opens Honolulu Civil Beat)

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    Gov. Josh Green, who witnessed a truck bed accident in 2023, signed the bill into law to increase the legal age from 12 to 16.

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