is it illegal to drive without a front bumper in michigan?
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710c. (1) A person shall not operate a motor vehicle on a public highway or street of this state unless the vehicle is equipped with a bumper or other energy absorption system with an analogous function which bumper or system is securely bolted or permanently attached on both the front and rear of the vehicle.
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First, and most obvious, you need a front license plate. However under Washington state law, RCW 46.16. 240 to be exact, a special exception exists. If the body of the car is built in a way that it is impossible for a plate to be mounted to the front of the car (like a Ferrari) then no front plate is required.
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Is this legal?” The simple answer is “no” but there are some exceptions. All 50 states require, by law, that every vehicle in operation needs to bear a visible license plate. ... One obvious instance of a car driving around without a plate affixed to it's bumper is when the vehicle is new.
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This is known as a pre-textual stop in the legal community and it's illegal. Objects may not be hung from the inside rearview mirror or attached in any other manner so as to materially obstruct, obscure or impair the driver's vision through the front windshield, or which in any manner constitute a safety hazard. 75 Pa.
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Not displaying a front license plate is a “primary offense” in Ohio, which means a law enforcement officer has probable cause to effect a traffic stop on vehicles without front license plates.
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Re: are stinger style bumpers street legal? I do not see any issues with legality on the street as long as the minimum bumper requirements are met. However when you have something protruding from the rear of your vehicle you may need to have it flagged so other motorists can see it clearly.
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Driving without insurance in Michigan is a misdemeanor crime. It carries a maximum penalty of $500 in fines, up to one year in jail, or both. The state could also suspend your license and/or cancel your car registration.
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Yes, it's illegal. It's not illegal to drive without the passenger side wing mirror, provided the other two mirrors (offside wing mirror and interior mirror) are intact. However, you legally need two working mirrors and one must be on the driver's side.
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In California, it is LEGAL for a vehicle registered outside of California to be driven without a front license plate. Police officers cannot pull that vehicle over if it does not have a front license plate unless the police know that a particular state requires both a front and a rear license plate.
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"Missing front and/or rear bumpers (28071 VC)." Yes, it is illegal.
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No fenders = Illegal. There is a weight minimum, but its not like you can argue your cars weight on the spot. Now that doesn't mean that you'll get pulled over.
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Barefoot Driving: There is nothing in the Michigan Vehicle Code that prohibits barefoot driving. Careless or reckless driving would really be a stretch, as an argument could be made that a barefoot person has more control over the pedals.
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PIP is required in Michigan. Also referred to as “personal protection insurance” or “personal injury protection” insurance, PIP is one of the mandatory auto insurance coverages under the No-Fault law.
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Some states have various exceptions in place, such as Washington state, which allows for exceptions in the case of vehicles that do not have front locations specifically built for a front plate. In order to qualify for such an exemption, you have to write the Washington State Patrol and ask for a waiver.
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In light of the above information, it is not illegal to drive without the nearside rearview mirror, provided the other two mirrors are intact. It is important to be aware that although not illegal, you can still be stopped by the police if they notice that either one of your wing mirrors is damaged or missing.
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It's easy to do some damage to your bumpers - and pretty tempting to drive while you're waiting to get one replaced. As a matter of safety, yes, it is illegal to drive without bumpers.
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Originally Answered: In California, if rear bumper is being repaired at an auto shop, are we allowed to drive the car without the rear bumper cover? Yes. The cover is just a cosmetic attachment to the actual bumper “structure” of your vehicle. It may not look very good but there is no law against not having the cover.