An Act to Allow Certain Modifications of Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 122, LD 1571
Committee Amendment CA_A_H457 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §101, 29-A MRSA §1920

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A, to H.P. 1109, L.D. 1571, Bill, "An 
Act To Allow Certain Modifications of Motor Vehicles" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting 
clause and before the summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §101, sub-§2, ,A, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 
683, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
A. 
The use of tires that are no more than 2 sizes larger 
than the manufacturer's recommended sise ~; 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §1920, as amended by PL 2003, c. 144, §l, 
is further amended to read: 
§1920. Vehicle frame heiqht 
1. 
Minimum and maximum frame end heights. 
A motor vehicle 
may not be operated on a public way or receive a certificate of 
inspection with a frame end height of less than 10 inches or with 
the 
frame 
end height lower 
than the vehicle was originally 
manufactured if originally manufactured to 
be 
less 
than 
inches. 
A motor vehicle ma.y not be operated on a. public way or 
receive a certificate of inspection with a 
maximum frame end 
height based on the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating 
that is greater than: 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1109, L.D. 1571 
B. 
For a vehicle of 4,500 pounds and less, 24 inches in the 
front and 26 inches in the rear; 
C. 
For a vehicle of 4,501 pounds to 7,500 pounds, 27 inches 
in the front and 29 inches in the rear; and 
D. 
For a vehicle of 7,501 pounds to 10,000 pounds, 
inches in the front and 30 inches in the rear. 
Measurements must be taken from a level surface to the bottom of 
the frame end. 
For the purposes of this subsection, "frame end" 
means the point at which the frame rail terminates at the bumper 
assembly. 
2. 
Modifications. 
A vehicle may not be modified to cause, 
under normal operation, the vehicle body or chassis to come into 
contact with the ground, expose the fuel tank to damage from 
collision or cause the wheels to come in contact with the body. 
The 
suspension and tire sizes of a 
vehicle may be modified 
pursuant to this chapter and rules established by the Chief of 
the State Police. 
3. 
Suspension. 
AB Except as provided in this subsection or 
in subsection 
2. 
an original 
suspension 
system 
may 
not 
be 
disconnected. 
This section does not prohibit the installation of 
heavy duty equipment, 
including shock absorbers 
and overload 
springs, or prohibit a person from operating on a public way a 
motor vehicle with normal wear of the suspension system if normal 
wear does not affect control of the vehicle.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. 
that a motor vehicle may be modified, 
and tires. 
The amendment provides 
including the suspension 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/17 /05 ~ac:. 
LD 1571 
LR0782(02) 
An Act to Allow Certain Modifications of Motor Vehicles 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'Il 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
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