§ 39-21-45.1 — Modification of motor vehicle

North Dakota § 39-21-45.1

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 39: Motor Vehicles
• Ch. 39-21: Equipment of Vehicles

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1. An individual who operates a registered motor vehicle on a highway may not modify
that vehicle unless the modification meets the following requirements:
a. Any modifying equipment must meet any other requirement applicable to a
vehicle under chapter 39-21.
b. If tires placed on a motor vehicle have a diameter greater than that of the tires on
the motor vehicle as manufactured, those tires must be branded with a United
States department of transportation tire identification number.
c. The maximum body height permitted for a motor vehicle is forty-two inches
[106.68 centimeters]. Measurement of body height is made from a level ground
surface to the floor of the cargo area.
2. An individual may not operate a registered motor vehicle on a highway unless the
motor vehicle is equipped with front and rear bumpers. The height of the bumper must
not exceed twenty-seven inches [68.58 centimeters] and this measurement is made

from a level ground surface to the highest point on the bottom of the bumper. A
horizontal drop bumper may be used to comply with this subsection and must be at
least three inches [7.62 centimeters] in vertical width; extend the entire horizontal body
width; and be horizontal, load bearing, and attached to the vehicle frame to effectively
transfer impact when engaged.
3. Vehicles owned by law enforcement agencies, the military, firefighting agencies, and
ambulances may be modified without regard to this section.
4. The director may adopt rules to implement this section.