§ 316.251, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 316. STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
Maximum bumper heights.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 85-158; s. 7, ch. 86-36; s. 23, ch. 91-221; s. 196, ch. 99-248; s. 18, ch. 2002-235; s. 7, ch. 2008-176.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 318.18, Fla. Stat.Amount of penalties.Printed as s. 318.18
- § 319.001, Fla. Stat.Definitions.Printed as s. 319.001(9)
- § 320.08, Fla. Stat.License taxes.Printed as s. 320.08
- § 320.086, Fla. Stat.Ancient or antique motor vehicles; horseless carriage, antique, or historical license plates; former military vehicles.Printed as s. 320.086
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