Are Stubby Bumpers Safe and Legal?
04-01-2011 | 07:25 PM
#11
JK Super Freak
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From: NE, Ohio
Ohio Revised Code (ORC) states the front bumper must cover the width of the tires. Meaning you can not have tire exposed. Guess I am out of luck, my new XHD doesn't cover at all.
My feelings are, if a cop wants to give you a bs ticket they will. I had a state trooper site me for 5 violations in one stop. I showed at court and had them all thrown out. But it was a pain in the a$$.
My feelings are, if a cop wants to give you a bs ticket they will. I had a state trooper site me for 5 violations in one stop. I showed at court and had them all thrown out. But it was a pain in the a$$.
04-01-2011 | 07:50 PM
#12
JK Enthusiast
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From: Anytown, NewBrunswick
I can't find anything in the DMV book. I've also run through a bunch of roadblocks with no issues. That's with a 31" stinger sticking out too. It's not really subtle lol.
I know that's not concrete legalese by any means, but I'm comfortable driving around with my set up.
What sort of crackdowns have been ongoing?
I know that's not concrete legalese by any means, but I'm comfortable driving around with my set up.
What sort of crackdowns have been ongoing?
One case in Grand Falls pulled due to a LEO claiming faulty mechanical issue due to a rubber boot on a shock. LEO thinking shock shaft was "bent" when it was a case of the rubber being bent. LEO Writes owner up, vehicle sent for inspection for recertification by a mechanical engineer to certify the road worthiness of a modified vehicle in NB cost of "certification" to the owner of vehicle...
Howz that for a slap in the face.
04-01-2011 | 07:56 PM
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JK Enthusiast
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From: San Diego, CA
I've had lifted vehicles for a while, and I think it depends on the local laws and how the officer that pulls you over feels like enforcing them....same thing as tinted windows. I would check with your state laws.
04-01-2011 | 09:57 PM
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JK Freak
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From: NE-OH
Ohio Revised Code (ORC) states the front bumper must cover the width of the tires. Meaning you can not have tire exposed. Guess I am out of luck, my new XHD doesn't cover at all.
My feelings are, if a cop wants to give you a bs ticket they will. I had a state trooper site me for 5 violations in one stop. I showed at court and had them all thrown out. But it was a pain in the a$$.
My feelings are, if a cop wants to give you a bs ticket they will. I had a state trooper site me for 5 violations in one stop. I showed at court and had them all thrown out. But it was a pain in the a$$.
04-02-2011 | 01:51 AM
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JK Junkie
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From: Virginia Woods
Here in Virginia if an officer feels you are illegal he can cite you, but he cannot make the final determination to remove equipment, that is a judges job. However with illegal window tint the trooper can require immediate peel-off or towing will result.
04-02-2011 | 06:45 AM
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JK Super Freak
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From: New Brunswick
Originally Posted by BIG_Steve
here in Nova Scotia the Inspection manual states that a bumper must "provide the same protection as originally equipped" or it will fail........
cutting mine next week
cutting mine next week