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Florida laws?

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#1 ·
Im moving down to Florida later this month and I was wondering how strict the laws are for vehicles. I read up on them a little bit and they seem to be more strict than virginia, can you really not mess with the exhaust to make it louder? And do they actually enforce them?

I haven't really made and modifications on my X besides taking the mud flaps and steps off but I wanted to eventually do a PML and a 2" body lift, which I wouldn't think would make it illegal but I just wanted to check with people who knew. Also if it helps I'm moving to palm harbor right outside of Tampa. Thanks in advance.
 
#3 ·
I'm not too sure about florida emission laws but I live in Cali and no one has stricter laws for smog and emissions than we do and you can mod your exhaust here to a point. talk to a local muffler shop and they can help you best.
 
#4 ·
I'll be moving to palm harbor which is right outside of Tampa next to Clearwater.

That's a good idea, I'll definitely talk to a shop if no one here answers it.
 
#5 ·
I used to live in Daytona Beach years ago. Back then there was no vehicle inspection requirement (unless it was a commercial vehicle), and you were even allowed to operate home made vehicles as long as they met minimum insurance and equipment / safety requirements. The laws can be found online. I did a search and found this:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes...tm&StatuteYear=2006&Title=->2006->Chapter 316

More here:
http://www.dmv.org/fl-florida/automotive-law/vehicle-code.php#Access-the-Vehicle-Code

http://www.dmv.org/fl-florida/automotive-law/vehicle-code.php#Access-the-Vehicle-Code
 
#7 ·
I live in Florida and the general rule is do pretty much whatever you want.
I've seen mud trucks (tractor tires and all) plated and driving on the street and my bike is loud as hell.
No emission testing here anymore.

I wouldn't be to worried.
 
#8 ·
LOL, so things haven't changed much then :D

I remember seeing a guy riding a drag bike (slicks, wheelie bars and all) down A1A.
 
#9 ·
And if you've never lived here before your in for a treat.
Florida is really the crazy drunk uncle of the United States.
;)
 
#11 ·
You're going to have fun. Keep you're headlights less that 54" from the ground, and you're good :)
 
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