Alpo Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Is it illegal to drive on the roads with no door on your car? Watching The Green Hornet serial, from 1940. Someone's in this old raggedy pickup, with no door on the passenger side. Seeing that got me to realizing that I don't think I've ever seen a car on the road with no doors. I know that Jeep CJs seem to be okay, but they are made without doors. I'm thinking of cars that are supposed to have doors, but don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Motorcycles don't have too many doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Tommy Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Motorcycles don't have too many doors. Wouldn't a motorcycle fit in the same category with a Jeep CJ - in that they are made without doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Generally, no it is not prohibited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I don't think your insurance company would approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Seen a few since moving to Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Bird 61147 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Never saw a statute or ordinance in my 42yrs in LEO that said you had to have doors. In MN you don't need a windshield either. (But if you do have one it cannot be cracked, chipped, or tinted beyond certain limits). Another "wives tale", is that it's illegal to drive barefooted. Heard that one a million times. It's stupid not to wear shoes, have doors or no windshiield but it's not illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Is it illegal to drive on the roads with no door on your car? Watching The Green Hornet serial, from 1940. Someone's in this old raggedy pickup, with no door on the passenger side. Seeing that got me to realizing that I don't think I've ever seen a car on the road with no doors. I know that Jeep CJs seem to be okay, but they are made without doors. I'm thinking of cars that are supposed to have doors, but don't. Nut'n in the Ca. V.C. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Wouldn't a motorcycle fit in the same category with a Jeep CJ - in that they are made without doors? Jeep CJ's could be ordered with either a soft top, or hard top w/doors. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Shayne Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Most every Jeep when sold new came with either half doors, hardtop doors or soft top doors. There are a few places that make half doors for Broncos, as well as a few other trucks. I have seen a lot of them around here, but rarely see anything other than a Jeep with no doors. Not sure about the legality.......so why did I even bother writing all of this?? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bristol Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 There are no laws in most states about having doors. But you do need seat belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 You watch a lot of TV, don't you Alpo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Not so much, since i turned the cable off three years back. But a lot of DVDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus McGillicuddy Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 A friend of mine told a great story about his brother who had a car back in the 50's with no doors, front or back. He & his friends were rodding around in a State Park & were stopped by a Ranger in a suprlus WWII Jeep. He pointed out the danger of driving with no doors & threatened a ticket. The fellow pointed out the virtual lack of doors on the Ranger's own ride. No ticket ensued. Seamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeBagodonuts Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I own a 1974 VW Thing, which has easily removable doors and roof, and a folding windscreen. There's a sticker on the car that suggests that it isn't safe to drive on highways without doors and with the windshield down. But, it's not illegal to do so. If the vehicle was made without seat belts (which only became required in 1968), you don't have to install them, and can legally drive the car without wearing a seat belt. If the car has seat belts installed (even those built before 1968), most states require you to wear them or face a fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Is it illegal to drive on the roads with no door on your car? Watching The Green Hornet serial, from 1940. Someone's in this old raggedy pickup, with no door on the passenger side. Seeing that got me to realizing that I don't think I've ever seen a car on the road with no doors. I know that Jeep CJs seem to be okay, but they are made without doors. I'm thinking of cars that are supposed to have doors, but don't. Always remember laws vary state-by-state, and sometimes county-by-county, and even city-by-city. Regarding Colorado law, there is no *clear* yes or no answer to your question. You could *probably* be cited under the "Unsafe Vehicle" statute, but it would be incumbent upon the prosecuting attorney to prove the various elements of the crime. It is a very generically worded statue and doesn't spell out "thou shalt not drive with a door missing from thy vehicle." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Motorcycles don't have too many doors. What about side cars...Wouldn't want the ladies to have to jump in...You need to open the door for them... TL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Gotta an neighbor was is LE and drives a hiked-up Jeep Cherokee with no doors. He said he wanted something to drive off-road and the Cherokee was much cheaper than a CJ. I have not seen him giving himself a ticket yet!!! My guess is that NC does not require doors, nor brains, attention, insurance or fear of ticking me off to drive legally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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