Lowering in Rhode Island
Rhode Island prohibits elevating or lowering the chassis or body more than 4 inches from the manufacturer's specified height, by any means or device, on vehicles up to 10,000 lb GVWR.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-23-13.1 bars raising or lowering the chassis or body more than 4 inches from the manufacturer's specified height, by lift kits or any other means, on vehicles up to 10,000 lb GVWR. Fines follow § 31-41.1-4, and the DMV may except farm and forestry vehicles.
Specific Limits
- Max variance
- 4 in above or below the manufacturer's specified height
Frequently Asked Questions
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Street-legal lowering picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Rhode Island.
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