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Vermont Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)

Info: 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.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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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.)

Official source: legislature.vermont.gov →

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Ride Height & Lift in states bordering Vermont

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

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 →
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 →

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