Hello all, I live just across the line in S.E. Georgia and have never given any thought to bumper heights. Does anyone know what the law is in Florida?

 

If i remember right it's around 18" but from what i have seen its not too strictly enforced(at least not around here). If your truck in the pic is what your asking about it should be ok.

 

36" is what I have and they have not messed with me. (It's a drop down. Pull the pin and it drops to 36" from 60".) It works pritty good. Call FHP they could tell you.

 

If your truck's net weight is less than 2,000 pounds, the max bumper height is 24 inches front and 26 inches rear. If it's more than 2,000 but less than 3,000, it's 27 front and 29 rear. And if it hits the scales between 3,000 and 5,000 pounds, it's 28 and 30 inches.


More state laws:
http://www.customtruckshowcase.com/laws/StateLaws.html

 

What if your truck is 9,900-10,000? What is the bumper law if any?

 

They don't really enforce the bumper height law here too much. My cousin has a Chevy that the bumper comes up to just below my chest and I am 5'4". I know many states also require mud flaps for trucks that high, but I see trucks like that all the time and they never have mud flaps on them.

 

4Wheel&Offroad published the regulations a while back.....I'll try to dig it up.
There are different regulations for bumper height....it corresponds with the vehicle GWVR.....most members of the local fuzz could tell ya' too. there's also a regulation for the front lighting height. A friend of mine with a low rider got a ticket for his headlights being too low but I think it was a buncha B.S.

Vince

 

FLORIDA STATE STATUE
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(8), "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.

 

Don't forget that many trucks are adapting rear panel body kits designed in California for California driving and do not meet Florida rules and regulations. California did not require a rear bumper and that was the problem. Very common with the low rider look, but not legal.

Many Florida dealers will/may sell regular full size trucks such as the F150 without a rear bumper to reduce costs. If someone gets stopped without one they are on their own. Because of the many different bumper types and styles it was common a few years ago to do this. I have not purchased a new truck lately.