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Lift Laws You Need to Know

Rules By Region Part 2: The South

By Tom Morr, Photography by Chris Collard, The 4-Wheel & Off-Road Archives
This Toyota's license plate indicates that it complies with Kentucky's light-height regulations.
This Toyota's license plate indicates that it complies with Kentucky's light-height regula

Kentucky
(Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title 16)
Summary:
Light heights are specifically addressed by Kentucky; lifts aren't.
Headlamps (§16-189-040):
Mounted not higher than 54 inches nor lower than 24.

Source
Kentucky Revised Statutes
www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/189-00/CHAPTER.htm

Mississippi
(Mississippi Code Of 1972, Title 63)
Summary:
Mississippi is exceptionally modification-friendly. It currently has no lift or height laws on its books.

Source
Mississippi Code
www.mscode.com/free/statutes/63/index.htm

With a 4-inch Skyjacker suspension lift and 1-inch body lift, this TJ on 33s has the proper light locations and fender coverage to be licensed in Louisiana.
With a 4-inch Skyjacker suspension lift and 1-inch body lift, this TJ on 33s has the prope

Louisiana
(Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 32)
Summary:
Light height and fender-coverage are regulated. Lifts/suspension modifications are not specifically addressed.
Headlamps (§32-303):
Mounted not higher than 54 inches nor lower than 24.
Taillamps (§32-304):
Mounted not higher than 70 inches nor lower than 15.
Fenders/Mudguards (§32-364):
"Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, when operated upon a highway of this state, shall be equipped with fenders, covers, or such devices, including flaps or splash aprons, or fender flares to effectively minimize the spray or splash of water or mud or loose material on the highways to the rear of the vehicle unless the body of the vehicle or attachments thereto afford such protection. The width of such fenders, covers, or other devices shall be at least the width of the tires of the motor vehicle."

Source
Louisiana Revised Statutes
www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?folder=106

Arkansas only has light-height laws. Scot King often drives his mildly lifted '54 CJ-3B to and from the Superlift ORV Park in Hot Springs.
Arkansas only has light-height laws. Scot King often drives his mildly lifted '54 CJ-3B to

Arkansas
(Arkansas Code, Title 27)
Summary:
Arkansas doesn't regulate lifts or frame heights. Light heights are the only specified limitation.
Headlamps (§27-36-209):
Mounted not higher than 54 inches nor lower than 24.
Taillamps (§27-36-215):
Mounted not higher than 72 inches nor lower than 20.

Source
Arkansas Code of 1987
www.arkleg.state.ar.us/bureau/Publications/Arkansas%20Code/Title%2027.pdf

This exoskeleton Super Duty has the proper light heights as well as a front plate, making it street-legal in Texas.
This exoskeleton Super Duty has the proper light heights as well as a front plate, making

Texas
(Texas Statutes, Transportation Code, Title 7)
Summary:
Like many of its adjacent states, Texas is hands-off regarding lifts. Lights must be mounted within specific heights. The vehicle code is one of the most clear and succinct.
Headlamps (§7-547-321):
Mounted not higher than 54 inches nor lower than 24.
Taillamps (§7-547-322):
Mounted not higher than 72 inches nor lower than 15.

Source
Texas Statutes
codes.lp.findlaw.com/txstatutes/TN/7

By Tom Morr
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