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[Demon-Xanth]

Source:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd12c2a2.htm

 

[NaOH]

Originally posted by: radioouman

24008. It is unlawful to operate any passenger vehicle, or commercial vehicle under 6,000 pounds, which has been modified from the original design so that any portion of the vehicle, other than the wheels, has less clearance from the surface of a level roadway than the clearance between the roadway and the lowermost portion of any rim of any wheel in contact with the roadway.

Amended Ch. 462, Stats. 1984. Effective January 1, 1985.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc24008.htm

Sorry if I'm not understanding this correctly, but that sounds like you can't have your car lower than the sidewall of your tire.

edit: low to the point where its past the rim where ur sidewall is is what i meant

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Originally posted by: NaOH

Originally posted by: radioouman

24008. It is unlawful to operate any passenger vehicle, or commercial vehicle under 6,000 pounds, which has been modified from the original design so that any portion of the vehicle, other than the wheels, has less clearance from the surface of a level roadway than the clearance between the roadway and the lowermost portion of any rim of any wheel in contact with the roadway.

Amended Ch. 462, Stats. 1984. Effective January 1, 1985.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc24008.htm

Sorry if I'm not understanding this correctly, but that sounds like you can't have your car lower than the sidewall of your tire.

Yup. Basically what it's saying that if the car's tires were removed, it should sit on the rim, not the frame. That's so if there's a blowout you still have some semblance of control and aren't a steel sled.

 

[NaOH]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Yup. Basically what it's saying that if the car's tires were removed, it should sit on the rim, not the frame. That's so if there's a blowout you still have some semblance of control and aren't a steel sled.

OOo. Didn't think about it that far. I figured you wouldn't be able to go over ANYTHING at that point without smashing your bumper.

 

[NaOH]

Yeah, well the cop said the limit was 28" and gave my roommate the ticket so I bet he was just targeting him as another ricer. He should be glad to hear this news Thanks guys

 

[Double Trouble]

Cop simply properly enforced a law. Why the heck did the guy have to lower it anyway?

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Originally posted by: NaOH
OOo. Didn't think about it that far. I figured you wouldn't be able to go over ANYTHING at that point without smashing your bumper.

The laws were written when 14" rims were common on full size cars, and low profile was quite a bit taller. Today's 20" rims weren't even on the horizon yet. But the reason for them remains.

 

[Krazy4Real]

If your friend takes this to court with the proper paperwork supporting himself, he should win no problem.

 

[MasonLuke]

ok, i'll say it:

FVCK THE POLICE!

 

[NaOH]

Originally posted by: MasonLuke
ok, i'll say it:

FVCK THE POLICE!

:beer:?

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: tagej
Cop simply properly enforced a law. Why the heck did the guy have to lower it anyway?

He would've gotten ticketed even if he hadn't lowered it...he still would've been four inches short.