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Legality of my car!!
SteveW:
I wondered if I could get some help off all you lovely people out there.
I was driving my Jimny earlier when I was stopped by the local police who kindly informed me that my car is illegal based on the fact that, and I quote "If someone falls infront of it I might run them over". This is because my car has a 3" lift and a winch bumper, therefore alot of the front tyres show! He also kindly informed me that if I get seen by the traffic police they will take the car off me! There should be a photo attached if I've done things right.
Can anyone comment on what I've been told or tell me where I can find the official law because the cars my daily drive so I need to get this resolved. Also I could do with sorting things because I was going to go to Kirton tomorrow but I'm now conscious that everytime the cop sees me he's going to stop me!
I would also imagine that this will have implications for pretty much anyone who drives a lifted offroader. Also, I don't want to be seen as being childish but if this is right then where do tractors, motorbikes and cars such as caterhams stand because they all show alot more wheel than me.
Help would be much appreciated.
Steve.
paul_humphreys:
Got to admit I have never heard of that one before!!
Paul
boss:
aload of [!Expletive Deleted!] mate! :lol: aslong as the tyres arnt visible when you look direcley down whilst standing over them ie. the arches cover them up then it should be fine.
also, if someone fell in front of you your going to run them over anyway 3" lift or not!
my two pennies worth anyway.
SteveW:
My thoughts exactly!
Plus, if it was actually illegal wouldn't he have given me a producal to make me get it sorted!
Steve.
lee celtic:
Total Rubbish
tell him to try it and see you in court ....
If it passes a MOT it's legal ...
The only thing you need to make sure is theres nothing sharp on the front I think there is a minimum 3mm rad is as sharp as you can go.
as for the height , I don't think 3" is much compared with some
even standard stuff
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