Florida § 316.251 - Maximum bumper heights.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 316.251 — Maximum bumper heights., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 316.251. Maximum bumper heights.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 316.251
What does Florida Statutes § 316.251 cover?
Section 316.251 ("Maximum bumper heights.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 316.251?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 316.251 apply to my situation?
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