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Rhode Island Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)

Info: Rhode Island has no specific statutory bumper-height or frame-height limit codified.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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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.

Official source: webserver.rilegislature.gov →

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Ride Height & Lift in states bordering Rhode Island

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 →
MassachusettsInfo
No elevating/lowering a vehicle (GVWR up to 10,000 lbs) more than 2 inches from manufacturer's height via lift kits, springs, or tires; MGL c.90 s.7P.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →

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