Virginia law prohibits modifying passenger and truck vehicles to alter their ground clearance beyond specified bumper height limits, ensuring safe operation and protection from damage. It also restricts disconnecting suspension components and allows for certain heavy-duty equipment installations. Vehicles must maintain bumper heights within the prescribed range based on vehicle type and weight category.
Bumpers on passenger vehicles must be between 14 and 22 inches above the ground, measured at the lower edge of the bumper, excluding bumper guards.
Modifications that disconnect suspension parts to defeat safe operation are prohibited, but installing heavy-duty shock absorbers and overload springs is allowed.
Yes, vehicles cannot be modified to raise the body above the frame rail in a way that causes the body or chassis to contact the ground or expose components to damage.
No, trucks must have front and rear bumper heights within the limits set for their gross vehicle weight rating, with specific minimum and maximum heights.