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.
 Code |
The Georgia Code (GC) governs the state’s street legal laws. |
GC Title 32 & 40 | ||||||||
 Dimensions |
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 |
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 | ||||||||
 Wheels |
There are not any regulations on wheels found in Georgia’s laws. |
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 Brakes |
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 |
Steering systems are not covered in Georgia’s code. |
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 Suspension |
The suspension lift limit in Georgia is 2 inches. |
GC 40-8-6 | ||||||||
 Frame |
Georgia has set maximum frame heights depending on the vehicle’s GVWR.
( Measured to the bottom of the frame. ) |
GC 40-8-6.1 | ||||||||
 Bumpers |
Bumpers are not restricted in Georgia. |
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 Fenders |
Georgia only requires fenders and mud flaps on commercial vehicles. |
GC 40-8-75 | ||||||||
 Lights |
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. ) |
GC 40-8-22 GC 40-8-23 |
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 Windows |
The laws in Georgia do not indicate whether windshields are required. Vehicles with windshields must be equipped with windshield wipers. |
GC 40-8-73 | ||||||||
 Exhaust |
In Georgia, mufflers are required equipment. Exhaust cutouts are prohibited. |
GC 40-8-71 | ||||||||
 Engine |
Nitrous oxide is prohibited in Georgia. |
GC 40-8-10 | ||||||||
 Emissions |
13 counties in Georgia require emissions testing, check with Georgia’s Clean Air Force for details. |