How high off the ground does your car have to be? I live in Georgia... I can't find it anywhere, and was wondering if you guys knew...
i've heard there is no limit but soem cops come up with ways to bust you so i've heard
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i know some of the basics are
nothing on the car can sit below lip on the rim
ground to headlight has to be 24"
those are just a couple i remember , not sure on the headlights for all states
If you bottom out over a hole/bump/etc and leave
any mark they can bust you for damaging public property.
JDM is correct for almost every state (all maybe?). The rim issue is so you don't lose control if a tire blows. The headlight issue is for visibility reasons.
Remember it may be a federal crime if you commit it on a freeway.
DeadBob wrote:In AZ the frame has to sit at least 6 inches high, but have no clue about other states
I lived in AZ 12 years never seen that law where is it at so I can see it, Its not in any drivers book, 6 inches is alot most sport cars dont make 6 inches, I would like to see that.
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ie heard that as long as you can turn the front wheels from side to side w/o rubbing youre good.
I agree with you Steve, Or Lambo would be outa buisness in AZ and there alot of them there.
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call your local District Attorney's office, you pay taxes (which pay their salaries), they should be able to answer your question or point you in the right direction
Here's what I found by searching (what a concept) for "georgia" "motor vehicle code". From
Georgia Code I didn't find mention of a minimum "frame" height, but found the following:
40-8-22.
(a) Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or motor driven cycle shall be equipped
with at least two but not more than four headlights, with at least one on each side of the
front of the motor vehicle, which headlights shall comply with the requirements and
limitations set forth in this article.
(b) Every motorcycle and every motor driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one and
not more than two headlights, which shall comply with the requirements and limitations
of this article.
(c)
Every headlight upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle and motor
driven cycle, shall be located at a height measured from the center of the headlight of not
more than 54 inches nor less than 24 inches, to be measured as set forth in subsection (b)
of Code Section 40-8-21.
40-8-23.
(a) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer manufactured prior to January
1, 1954, shall be equipped with at least one taillight mounted on the rear, which when
lighted as required in this article shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500
feet to the rear.
(b) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer manufactured after January
1, 1954, shall be equipped with two taillights which meet the specifications provided in this
Code section.
(c)
Every taillight upon every vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than 60
inches nor less than 20 inches, to be measured as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section
40-8-21.
40-8-24.
(a) Every motor vehicle manufactured after March 12, 1954, and operated upon a highway, other than a truck tractor, motorcycle, or motor driven cycle, shall carry on the rear, either
as a part of the taillights or separately, two red reflectors, and every motorcycle and every
motor driven cycle shall carry on the rear at least one red reflector, meeting the
requirements of this Code section.
(b)
Every such reflector shall be mounted on the vehicle at a height not less than 20 inches
nor more than 60 inches measured as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-8-21
and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from
all distances within 300 feet to 50 feet from the rear of such vehicle except that visibility
from the greater distance is hereinafter required of reflectors on certain types of vehicles.
Mike Brock wrote:Here's what I found by searching (what a concept) for "georgia" "motor vehicle code". From Georgia Code I didn't find mention of a minimum "frame" height, but found the following:
40-8-22.
(a) Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or motor driven cycle shall be equipped
with at least two but not more than four headlights, with at least one on each side of the
front of the motor vehicle, which headlights shall comply with the requirements and
limitations set forth in this article.
(b) Every motorcycle and every motor driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one and
not more than two headlights, which shall comply with the requirements and limitations
of this article.
(c) Every headlight upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle and motor
driven cycle, shall be located at a height measured from the center of the headlight of not
more than 54 inches nor less than 24 inches, to be measured as set forth in subsection (b)
of Code Section 40-8-21.
40-8-23.
(a) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer manufactured prior to January
1, 1954, shall be equipped with at least one taillight mounted on the rear, which when
lighted as required in this article shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500
feet to the rear.
(b) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer manufactured after January
1, 1954, shall be equipped with two taillights which meet the specifications provided in this
Code section.
(c) Every taillight upon every vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than 60
inches nor less than 20 inches, to be measured as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section
40-8-21.
40-8-24.
(a) Every motor vehicle manufactured after March 12, 1954, and operated upon a highway, other than a truck tractor, motorcycle, or motor driven cycle, shall carry on the rear, either
as a part of the taillights or separately, two red reflectors, and every motorcycle and every
motor driven cycle shall carry on the rear at least one red reflector, meeting the
requirements of this Code section.
(b) Every such reflector shall be mounted on the vehicle at a height not less than 20 inches
nor more than 60 inches measured as set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-8-21
and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from
all distances within 300 feet to 50 feet from the rear of such vehicle except that visibility
from the greater distance is hereinafter required of reflectors on certain types of vehicles.
Well it seems to me that they are more concerned with How High ya go rather then low ya go. That the way it should be, Was just watching rides on Discov Channel , they said average height of Sports cars Ie Mazzaratti, Lambo ,Porsche and so forth is 2 inches off the rockers. Some models even less.. If the cat from AZ is correct then how many of those cars illegal, I think he got his wires crossed,
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Here is what I found in AZ
28-982. Vehicle and equipment inspection; notice of repair or adjustment
A. If at any time there is reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle is unsafe or is not equipped as required by law or that a vehicle's equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, the superintendent of the highway patrol, members of the highway patrol, other officers and employees of the department of public safety as the director may designate and any peace officer may require the driver of the vehicle to stop and submit the vehicle to an inspection and such test with reference to the inspection as may be appropriate.
B. If the vehicle is in an unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, the officer shall give a written notice to the driver. The officer's department shall retain the original of the notice. The notice shall state:
1. That the vehicle is required to be placed in safe condition and that the vehicle's equipment is required to be properly repaired and adjusted.
2. The particulars with reference to the requirements provided in paragraph 1.
3. That a certificate of correction or adjustment of illegal or faulty equipment shall be obtained within five days.
C. The director of the department of public safety shall prescribe the form of the notice required by this section.
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Well DeadBob
Did he pull over all the Sportscars he saw. In the heights there alot of football players and Baseball players living, out toward the south Mountain area. Ever see any those cars? I also built a cobra Replica in Chandler and it was a total of 3.5 inches off the ground at the rockers panels. I think he was pulling iot out his ass to be honest. Maybe wishfull thinking, cuz a car that low usualy can out run a police cruiser, But never the raido.
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