Louisiana § RS 32:381.1 - Prohibited vehicle modifications; wheel well

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§ RS 32:381.1. Prohibited vehicle modifications; wheel well

            A. No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon any highway if, by alteration of the suspension, frame, or chassis, the height of the front fender is six or more inches greater than the height of the rear fender. For the purposes of this Subsection, the height of the fender shall be a vertical measurement from and perpendicular to the ground, through the centerline of the wheel, and to the bottom of the fender.

            B. The provisions of this Section shall only apply to vehicles with no payload and no trailer attached.

            Acts 2022, No. 773, §1.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section RS 32:381.1 ("Prohibited vehicle modifications; wheel well") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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