Car Modifications
With a strong, growing industry for after-market car modifications, vehicle customization has become a popular pastime for any gear-head or car enthusiast. While these cars undergo parts additions or exchanges, owners can straddle the thin line between street legal and illegal without even recognizing the difference. Many states have stringent laws in place that are rarely known by the average citizen that can make certain parts illegal, resulting in penalties from patrolling law enforcement authorities. In some cases, even manufacturer models can include parts that violate state or local laws.
If a driver has injured you or someone you love because of operating his or her vehicle recklessly, or outfitting the vehicle in a way that makes it more dangerous, contact the Wausau car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874.
What Changes Get Made?
When looking to modify a car, owners have a wide range of options. Most of these new parts or replacement parts fit well under the limitations of the law. However, there is a sizeable minority that still are widely sold and installed despite illegality. Between both types, car modifications can include:
- spoilers, whether for looks or performance
- body changes
- custom tints for windows
- custom rims and tires
- nitrous oxide tanks
- more powerful engines
Although these modifications rarely present serious concerns on the highway for their own failures, some drivers want to show off their vehicles in a way that is dangerous to the rest of those on the road. Speeding can be extremely dangerous, and many drivers modify their vehicles in a way that makes it easier for them to drive at unsafe speeds. In addition, improved handling can lead to drivers taking unwise turns or weaving through traffic.
Contact Us
If you have been injured by another driver’s reckless behavior, you may be eligible to pursue legal action. To talk to a legal advisor today, contact the Wausau car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874.
