Section 1631 – Prohibitions.

• (1) A person may not operate on a highway a motor vehicle that is mechanically altered or changed:
  • (a) in any way that may under normal operation:
    • (i) cause the motor vehicle body or chassis to come in contact with the roadway;
    • (ii) expose the fuel tank to damage from collision; or
    • (iii) cause the wheels to come in contact with the body;
  • (b) in any manner that may impair the safe operation of the vehicle;
  • (c) so that any part of the vehicle other than tires, rims, and mudguards are less than three inches above the ground;
  • (d) to a frame height of more than 24 inches for a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 4,500 pounds;
  • (e) to a frame height of more than 26 inches for a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 4,500 pounds and less than 7,500 pounds;
  • (f) to a frame height of more than 28 inches for a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 7,500 pounds;
  • (g) by stacking or attaching vehicle frames (one from on top of or beneath another frame); or
  • (h) so that the lowest portion of the body floor is raised more than three inches above the top of the frame.

• (2) If the wheel track is increased beyond the O.E.M. specification, the top 50% of the tires shall be covered by the original fenders, by rubber, or other flexible fender extenders under any loading condition.

• (3) A violation of this section is an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 303, 2016 General Session