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I got a freakin altered vehicle (gas tank requires skid plate) ticket today lol! I only have a 4" drop! I looked up the sitation code nowhere does it state a height requirement for the gas tank. All it says is it cannot be exposed to danger in the event of a collision. I'm keeping the rules in my truck from now on!
They can get you for altered suspension. They can get you for now factory size wheels /tires
Reason being didn't come from factory so its possible those changes can lead to death of someone
Here are the rules for this sitation code for Utah.
Utah Code
Title 41 Motor Vehicles
Chapter 6a Traffic Code
Section 1631 Prohibitions.
41-6a-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.
The end of line number (1) is this : not this .
Sounds like the scene on.blood in blood out
where's your fuel tank located and is it factory?
Yes factory and factory location.Quote:
Originally Posted by farmtruc
factory tank= ticket dismissed
take many pic of similar trucks like yours to show proof.Quote:
Originally Posted by EmmerichLSx
sounds like the officer didn't know wth he was looking at.
in the end, it's up to the officers discretion, doesn't mean it's correct.
i hate harassment like this, or just not being knowledgeable, takes time and money from you.
yea just tell the judge its a stock tank in stock location, and it should be thrown out.
Ok. Thanks for the advice. What an idiot lol.
Fyi some trucks come stock with skid plates. Mine currently has one and was factory
Problem isn't tank location but his altered suspension
You can get this thrown out pretty easy.