Georgia Lift Laws and Vehicle Equipment Laws
Unfortunately, Georgia is not an off-road vehicle friendly state. In addition to restricting frame height, Georgia has a suspension lift limit of only 2 inches. While suspension lift kits might as well be deemed illegal, residents of Georgia are still allowed to install aftermarket wheels and tires, performance shocks, aftermarket bumpers, and grille guards.
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The Georgia Code (GC) governs the state's street legal laws. |
GC Title 32 & 40
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Dimensions |
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All vehicles driven in Georgia are restricted to a maximum width of 102 inches and a maximum height of 13 feet 6 inches. Georgia does not have a clearly defined single vehicle length limit. |
GC 32-6-23
GC 32-6-22
GC 32-6-24
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Tires |
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All vehicle tires must be safe and without any bulges or exposed cords. Georgia requires a minimum tire tread depth of 1/16 inch. Tire grooving is not covered in the code. |
GC 40-8-74
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Wheels |
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There are not any regulations on wheels found in Georgia's laws. |
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Brakes |
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Georgia requires vehicles to have brakes on all 4 wheels. The brakes must be capable of stopping the vehicle from a speed of 20 mph within 30 feet. A secondary, mechanical, parking brake is also required. |
GC 40-8-50
GC 40-8-53
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Steering |
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Steering systems are not covered in Georgia's code. |
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Suspension |
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The suspension lift limit in Georgia is 2 inches.
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GC 40-8-6
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Frame |
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Georgia has set maximum frame heights depending on the vehicle's GVWR.
Vehicle GVWR |
Max. Frame Height |
4,500 and under |
27 inches |
4,501 to 7,500 |
30 inches |
7,501 to 14,000 |
31 inches |
( Measured to the bottom of the frame. )
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GC 40-8-6.1
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Bumpers |
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Bumpers are not restricted in Georgia. |
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Fenders |
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Georgia only requires fenders and mud flaps on commercial vehicles. |
GC 40-8-75
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Lights |
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In addition to headlights and tail lights, vehicles in Georgia are allowed to have auxiliary lights.
Light |
Number |
Min. Height |
Max. Height |
Headlights |
2 or 4 |
24 inches |
54 inches |
Tail lights |
1 min. |
20 inches |
60 inches |
Spot lights |
1 max. |
n/a |
n/a |
Fog lights |
2 max. |
12 inches |
30 inches |
Aux. passing lights |
1 max. |
24 inches |
42 inches |
Aux. driving lights |
1 max. |
16 inches |
42 inches |
( Measured to the center of the light. )
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GC 40-8-22
GC 40-8-23
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Windows |
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The laws in Georgia do not indicate whether windshields are required. Vehicles with windshields must be equipped with windshield wipers. |
GC 40-8-73
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Exhaust |
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In Georgia, mufflers are required equipment. Exhaust cutouts are prohibited. |
GC 40-8-71
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Engine |
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Nitrous oxide is prohibited in Georgia. |
GC 40-8-10
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Emissions |
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13 counties in Georgia require emissions testing, check with Georgia's Clean Air Force for details. |
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