(1) Every motor vehicle of net shipping weight of not more than 5,000 pounds shall be equipped with a front and a rear bumper such that when measured from the ground to the bottom of the bumper the maximum height shall be as follows:
NET WEIGHT
FRONT
REAR
Automobiles for private use:
Net weight of less than 2,500 pounds
22″
22″
Net weight of 2,500 pounds or more, but less than 3,500 pounds
24″
26″
Net weight of 3,500 pounds or more
27″
29″
Trucks:
Net weight of less than 2,000 pounds
24″
26″
Net weight of 2,000 or more, but not more than 3,000 pounds
27″
29″
Net weight of 3,000 pounds, but not more than 5,000 pounds
28″
30″
(2) “New motor vehicles” as defined in s. 319.001(9), “antique automobiles” as defined in s. 320.08, “horseless carriages” as defined in s. 320.086, and “street rods” as defined in s. 320.0863 shall be excluded from the requirements of this section.
(3) A violation of this section shall be defined as a moving violation. A person charged with a violation of this section is subject to the penalty provided in s. 318.18.
District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 28, 2016 | Docket: 60257072
Published
(sale or use of approved lamps or equipment), § 316.251 (maximum bumper height), § 316.261 (brake equipment)
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