Lowering in Arizona
Legal
Arizona has no statute limiting how low a vehicle may be. The practical floor is the 22-inch minimum headlamp height, plus general equipment rules.
Verified against primary sources · September 2026
What the law says
S. The operative constraint on a lowered car is § 28-924: headlamps must be at least 22 inches above the road, and general equipment and unsafe-vehicle rules still apply.
Specific Limits
- Headlamp height
- 22 in minimum
- Statewide minimum
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
Are lowering legal in Arizona?
Arizona has no statute limiting how low a vehicle may be. The practical floor is the 22-inch minimum headlamp height, plus general equipment rules.
What are the exact lowering limits in Arizona?
Headlamp height: 22 in minimum. Statewide minimum: none. Source: A.R.S. § 28-924 (headlamp height; no lowering statute exists).
Street-legal lowering picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Arizona.
Lowering springs
A conservative drop that keeps required ground clearance.
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Dial your height back up if an inspection says you're too low.
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