Bumper laws

Sep 06, 2004 6 Replies

The bumpers on my 73 Coupe were painted by the PO but the paint was peeling badly and there was a lot of rust. I took them off, stripped, cleaned, removed the rust re primed and painted them...



The whole deal took a couple of days and I have gotten used to looking at the car without the bumpers in place. What are the laws and regulations in reguard to bumpers? I could call the local police station but would probably get a standard "yes you need a bumper" response. Do T-bars satisfy the requirements?



Tracy


Each state regulates equipment requirements separately; you could get 50 answers. The DMV/BMV/whatever is probably the place to ask. Maybe even a GOOGLE search...

Speedy Jim

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................I don't actually know what the law is here in NY but I've been driving my '77 for two years now without any bumpers. I've never been stopped and it's passed two annual safety inspections.

The police probably figure your bumpers rusted off Tim, its not like you can find a J body GM car that still has a back bumper in NY.

Mario

I looked a little bit but didn't have much success, I thought someone here might have the answer. I hadn't thought about the DMV though I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Thanks! Tracy BTW, awesome site

Aside from the Federal 5mph standard for new vehicles, Texas law does not specify bumpers as required equipment. Ever notice mild custom pickups with just a rear dress pan in place of the bumper?

Jim

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