Massachusetts Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)

Ride Height & Lift in states bordering Massachusetts

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

• ConnecticutInfo

  In Connecticut, suspension changes can't raise the body more than 4 in above the factory (unladen) height, or drop ground clearance below 4 in. (RCSA §14-137-25, under Conn. Gen. Stat. §14-80.)

  Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: eregulations.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →

• New HampshireInfo

  If you alter the suspension in New Hampshire, the bumper must sit 16-20 in off the ground on a private passenger vehicle, or 16-30 in on other vehicles; going higher needs DMV approval. (RSA 266:9.)

  Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: gc.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →

• New YorkInfo

  Bumpers are required. Under NY Vehicle & Traffic Law 375(48), a passenger car registered in New York must have both a front and rear bumper, securely fastened, with some part between 16 and 20 inches above the ground (historical vehicles exempt). For 1990-or-newer model-year vehicles whose body clears more than 30 inches off the ground at the front or rear when empty, bumpers must have some part at least 16 but not more than 30 inches above the ground.

  Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: nysenate.gov · Full New York rule →

• Rhode IslandInfo

  Rhode Island has no specific statutory bumper-height or frame-height limit codified. The general maximum vehicle height is 13.5 feet. See R.I. Gen. Laws §31-25-13.

  Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · Full Rhode Island rule →

• VermontInfo

  At Vermont inspection, bumper height caps at 22 in on cars, and 24-28 in front / 26-31 in rear on trucks and multipurpose vehicles by weight class. The gap between the body and frame can be no more than 4 in. (Vermont DMV inspection rule VN-113.)

  Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →