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Old 06-16-2011, 10:02 AM
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Default Is it illegal to drive around with out a front bumper?

I want it to look like i have big front mount.






But seriously, i want to get my bumper painted this weekend, but it looks like it might rain, so i can't take the bike everywhere. Is it illegal to drive without a front bumper? I remember my friend with a 3kgt did it for a while and i dont think he had any issues. Anyone do this?
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Pretty sure it is illegal, at least in NH.
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I drove 2 hours without a hood once. Its only illegal if you get caught.
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Google search it
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"sorry officer this is a rare production camaro with the front bumper delete for weight savings. This is how it rolled off the showroom floor"
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technically yes, it would never pass inspection that way. but i dont think you would have an issue for a weekend esp. if you told whoever pulled you over the circumstances
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Honest officer, I walked out of my house this morning and the front bumper was gone!!

I'm driving arond the area looking for it. Just for the heck of it take the tops off and make it look like a legit theft .

Good luck.........
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^^^^^^ his idea is great I wanna do that now
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Don't see why it would be illegal as it's only a cover not the actual bumper, its not illegal to drive without hood either
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just stay away from bolton since those cops sucks which is hard when you live in bolton
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Originally Posted by CrazyDrivinJoe
just stay away from bolton since those cops sucks which is hard when you live in bolton
yes. yes they do.
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Originally Posted by Sumter
Don't see why it would be illegal as it's only a cover not the actual bumper, its not illegal to drive without hood either
Its illegal in Maryland to drive without a hood
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Originally Posted by jetaws6
Its illegal in Maryland to drive without a hood
It's illegal in Mass also! I got pulled over for driving without a hood while mine was being redone. Didn't get a ticket though!

As for the front bumper you should be ok as long as your not going for an inspection sticker.

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yes its illegal



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