Can you ride in the back of a pickup west Virginia?

No, in the State of West Virginia, according to the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV DWM), it is unlawful for more people to ride in the bed of a pickup truck than can seat on two benches across the truck's box.

Additionally, every person between 8 years and 18 years of age who is a passenger riding in the bed of a pickup truck, camper or other equipment drawn or towed by a motor vehicle must be secured in a seat by a safety belt or restraint system as required in this article for passengers in seats in the passenger areas of motor vehicles.