Steering and Suspension Systems

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This is Article 8 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Steering and Suspension Systems.” It is part of Chapter 10 “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety”, which is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 3 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 3 sections.

§ 46.2-1063	Alteration of suspension system; bumper height limits; raising body above frame rail
§ 46.2-1064	Modification of front-end suspension by use of lift blocks
§ 46.2-1065	Steering gear; installation, sale, etc., of repair kit or preventive maintenance kit for use on part of steering gear prohibited