State-by-state laws for "altered height" vehicles

***midiwall*** · 01-28-2005, 06:45 PM

In retrospect to a thread talking about WA state laws reagrding "legal" bumpers (reference this thread), I tripped over a blurb in this months 4-Wheel Off-Road magazine.

It looks like SEMA has compiled a state-by-state list of laws covering various legalities around the height of parts on a vehicle. Things like bumpers, headlights, tire/wheel sizes, etc.

The list is available on CD, and it's online as well:

http://www.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?id=33587

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Roadrunner · 01-28-2005, 07:19 PM

The regs for Virginia are inaccurate. The ones cited in the SEMA website apply to vehicles registered with the VA DMV as "Trucks." Our 4Runners and related SUVs are registered as "Passenger Vehicles" and don't list the GVWR on the registration. As a result, front and rear bumpers on SUVs in VA maybe not be higher then 22".

**waskillywabbit** · 01-28-2005, 07:31 PM

Yehaw! Go Alabama with practically no laws governing "altered" lifted vehicles...

***midiwall*** · 01-28-2005, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadrunner

The regs for Virginia are inaccurate. The ones cited in the SEMA website apply to vehicles registered with the VA DMV as "Trucks." Our 4Runners and related SUVs are registered as "Passenger Vehicles" and don't list the GVWR on the registration. As a result, front and rear bumpers on SUVs in VA maybe not be higher then 22".

Bummer... Someone should let SEMA know. Feel like dropping them a line? A guy from WA can't really comment on VA.

http://www.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?id=50947
info@sema.org, sema@sema.org

Adh007 · 01-28-2005, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Yehaw! Go Alabama with practically no laws governing "altered" lifted vehicles...

I think I've got you one upped here in Louisiana. We come up as the only state REQUIRING lifts for those that don't meet the standard from the factory.
"Vehicles must have at least 4” of ground clearance measured from frame with vehicle on a level surface."

Gotta Love the Durty South.

Bigkahuna808 · 01-28-2005, 11:58 PM

Sadly hawaii laws are correct. None the less most people here lift higher than 6" and dont care. They jsut pay the ticket everytime they get pulled over.

Klaüs · 01-29-2005, 12:03 AM

I don't know why they don't list any bumper height laws for Washington state. Hell, I've got the little sheet that shows the maximum legal bumper height laying around somewhere. I get one everytime I get pulled over in my Jeep, which has been numerous times.

Lived in WA for 2 years, but my Jeep is legally registered in Idaho, so they never write me a ticket.

CynicX · 01-29-2005, 01:13 PM

No one enforces hieght laws in SC, I dont even think we have any.....I was following a lift fullsize chevy (which i thought was a lift ranger at first since tires were so big, made the truck look small) and when I pulled up behind him at a stop light I could look straight out an see the car in front of him, musta had 40+ tires on it, tractor tires or something.....

RIPPER · 01-29-2005, 01:26 PM

Good information to have if anyone is getting ready to lift or alter their vehicle. Thanks!!

SteveO · 01-29-2005, 02:24 PM

well, there is at least one good thing about living in New Mexico, its a pretty lax state when it comes to vehicles.

Ironmike4x4 · 01-29-2005, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicX

No one enforces hieght laws in SC, I dont even think we have any.....I was following a lift fullsize chevy (which i thought was a lift ranger at first since tires were so big, made the truck look small) and when I pulled up behind him at a stop light I could look straight out an see the car in front of him, musta had 40+ tires on it, <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=5&k=tractor%20tires" onmouseover="window.status='tractor tires'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">tractor tires</a> or something.....

Yeah we worked on a guy's truck at work. It was a 90 K1500 rolling on 44's. Best part is it's for sale. Sweet truck. South Carolina wont do anything to you because its pretty much a part of our lives.

Bigblock · 01-29-2005, 05:19 PM

MS dont care.

MudMonkey · 01-29-2005, 05:57 PM

Nebraska just wants mud flaps the width of the tire.

01-28-2005, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roadrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 932	The regs for Virginia are inaccurate. The ones cited in the SEMA website apply to vehicles registered with the VA DMV as "Trucks." Our 4Runners and related SUVs are registered as "Passenger Vehicles" and don't list the GVWR on the registration. As a result, front and rear bumpers on SUVs in VA maybe not be higher then 22". __________________ Ian 2001 4Runner SR5 4x4 - An Evolving Expedition and Search and Rescue Response Vehicle TJM, XD-9000 Winch, Badland Sliders, SAW/OME Lift, 33" BFG TA KOs, Homemade CO2 Set-up, Optima Blue Top, Cobra 75 WX ST, Icom V8000, Icom IC-F121, 1.0" 4Crawler BL, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Wilderness Rack w/Hella 550s, Snorkeled and Trail Armor by BudBuilt. TLCA #14,082 SAR Field Team Leader - Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group

01-28-2005, 07:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,548	Yehaw! Go Alabama with practically no laws governing "altered" lifted vehicles... __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

01-28-2005, 11:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bigkahuna808 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 767	Sadly hawaii laws are correct. None the less most people here lift higher than 6" and dont care. They jsut pay the ticket everytime they get pulled over. __________________ '97 Sr5 2wd 4runner. I have NO lockers, NO Sliders, NO TRD, NO 4wd and I still decided to lift my 4runner.

01-29-2005, 12:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Klaüs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: WA Posts: 35	I don't know why they don't list any bumper height laws for Washington state. Hell, I've got the little sheet that shows the maximum legal bumper height laying around somewhere. I get one everytime I get pulled over in my Jeep, which has been numerous times. Lived in WA for 2 years, but my Jeep is legally registered in Idaho, so they never write me a ticket. __________________ '92 4x4 Toyota Pickup '93 4x4 Wrangler '98 4x4 Jeep Grand 5.9 Magnum PhatServer.net

01-29-2005, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
CynicX Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,371	No one enforces hieght laws in SC, I dont even think we have any.....I was following a lift fullsize chevy (which i thought was a lift ranger at first since tires were so big, made the truck look small) and when I pulled up behind him at a stop light I could look straight out an see the car in front of him, musta had 40+ tires on it, tractor tires or something..... __________________ 06 Subaru WRX

01-29-2005, 01:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
RIPPER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NC Posts: 81	Good information to have if anyone is getting ready to lift or alter their vehicle. Thanks!! __________________ '96 Runner Deck plate mod, Downey adjustable lift 3", 315/75/16 GeoLander AT+II, PP front spoiler, PIIA Fog lights, Custom Panhard rod, Extended Rear Break line, Optima Redtop, 4.88's, ARB lcokers F+R, Addco Swaybars, Lars Quick Disconnects F+R, Electric Fan Mod, RB 3" Body Lift, SS Upper A arms..........

01-29-2005, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
SteveO Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NM Posts: 1,848	well, there is at least one good thing about living in New Mexico, its a pretty lax state when it comes to vehicles. __________________ http://www.Hunt4Steve.com In the span of time, life is short. Our life is like a wave on the ocean, a flower in the field, here today and gone tomorrow. Know yourself, know where you will spend eternity, for NOTHING else will matter when you die.

01-29-2005, 05:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bigblock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylorshole,Mississippi Posts: 913	MS dont care.

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