hood laws

[Guest]

whats the law on running a hood or not is it illegal to run without?

[theduckylittle]

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/bin/getpub.php?pubtype=STAT_CHAP&year=2006&section=169

Go without a hood!

NHRA rulez say you neeed one to run at the track.

[64fairlane]

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/...06&section=169

Go without a hood!

NHRA rulez say you neeed one to run at the track.

I like that idea but did it say something in there about it being legal to not run a hood im kind of slow

[Scorpner]

I didn't have the time to read through all that either, but I'm under the impression it's legal, but you do need fenders.

I think it does draw more unwanted attention to your car though, and driving in the rain might require some extra precautions.

[HerrKooled]

i drove around without the hood on my fox for a day, didn't have any trouble.

[Doug]

i think its legal to run without a hood, its more of a damage issue as far as rain or someone messin with your car. fenders and bumpers are mandatory because its more of a safety issue in an accident

[64fairlane]

thanks i was just curious engine sits a little high on the falcon and dont want a scoop or a hole

[64fairlane]

i think its legal to run without a hood, its more of a damage issue as far as rain or someone messin with your car. fenders and bumpers are mandatory because its more of a safety issue in an accident

i dont want any of that either ill probably just cut the hole i was just curious because i never really knew thanks

[Scorpner]

How close is it?
I used a drop down air cleaner and cut the inner portion out of the hood on my car. Depending on how close it is you may be able to work it out with out it showing.

[theduckylittle]

That's the minnesota traffic statutes. If you do a search for "hood" inside of it... you'll find that it does not say you can't run without a hood -- ergo you can. The minimal safety equipment list doesn't include a hood either.

Reading the actual LAWS > Guessing.

-Duck

[Notch]

FWIW, over the summer I was pulled over for loud exaust on Uni and I had to hood. The officer had to have noticed considering he had seen the car from the front while he was waiting in a parking lot, but didn't mention anything about it.

But before I had the cowl I ran no hood and would always have to park in front of the gas station when I went to get something and run in/run out fast to make sure no one messed with my car. but I would always park behind my work during the day so no one messed with it

[Pauly]

It was explained to once buy a "street Bandit" that not having the hood is not illegal but if you hood is off the hinges have to be either removed or tied down as to not impair vision if they were to pop up or be left up. He did take it to court and that was the only grey are the court could find and since he had no hinges his case was dismissed.