Doors on an XJ

[Marky]

Quick question... is it legal to drive an XJ on the street without doors? I assume so but wonder because the doors are not factory removable.

[DDewar53]

Actually, it's only legal to drive without equipment, including doors, if the vehicle was originally delivered from the factory without it. If it came with doors, they're supposed to be on when driving on the street.
That includes our Wranglers

[DOUG]

I just spoke with a friend of mine who is a licensed state inspector. He said doors are not required for a vehicle to pass inspection. He did say if the vehicle has doors then all mechanicals have to work...IE: windows, latches, etc...
I asked..."If someone were to pull up in a car with the doors removed it would not fail because of that?" He said no.
Suffice to say, if it passes inspection it must be OK to drive it on the street...LOL


Says nothing here about doors...

Safety Tests

Safety inspections typically take about 12 minutes. In a safety test, the inspector looks for or tests 14 key areas:

1. Visual Overview

?Certificate of registration
?Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
?License plate(s) Decal
2. Brake Tests

?Parking brake
?Service brake
3. Exhaust System

?Exhaust system components/Muffler
?Visible blue or black smoke
4. Steering and Suspension

?Steering wheel and box
?Suspension/front end
?Springs
?Shocks
5. Horn

?Sound horn to test for adequate signal
?The horn must be securely fastened to the vehicle
6. Glazing, Glass and Windshield Wipers

?Windshield
?Windshield wipers and washer
?Windows
?Tint
7. Rear View Mirror

?Rear view mirror
?Mirrors (General)
8. Lighting Devices

?Head light aim
?Hazard lights/directionals/stop/reverse lights/and license plate light(s)
?Reflectors
9. Tires and Wheels

?Tires
?Wheels
10. Bumper, Fenders, and Fuel Tank

?Bumpers
?Fenders
?Floor pans
?Fuel tank
?Vehicle Frame or Unibody

http://www.vehicletest.state.ma.us/abou ... afetytests

[ZAEDOCK]

Safety inspections typically take about 12 minutes. In a safety test, the inspector looks for or tests 14 key areas:

I've never seen any consistancy when it comes to inspectors. I went to a guy last year who still measures Jeeps/trucks with a tape measure instead of the calculation.

Just like the PD, laws are up to individual interpretation.