A Jeep with no doors

[Kristilove]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

I have a very simple question: Is it illegal to drive a jeep in Texas without any doors?

[The Occultist]

I could not find any statute dealing with doors, so I'm gonna go ahead and say you're allowed to drive with no doors. However, I still advise calling your DOT or DMV and asking them.

[Kristilove]

Thank you! I have had a difficult time as well in finding any substantial answer. However, I did not even think to call the DMV or DOT. Thank you for doing all the thinking for me!

My friend, an owner of a Rubicon, and I were at the State Fair of Texas last night in her jeep and as we were paying for parking, an officer approached me and asked me where the doors were. I kind of chuckled and told him I did not know; I supposed they were at the house. He then began telling me that it was illegal to drive without doors and turned around and walked off. I don't ask the question because I completely doubt the word of an officer, it was just his demeanor and the fact that I see jeeps being operated on the roads quite frequently without any doors.

Once again, thank you for the brilliant idea of who to call and ask!

Kristi Love

[mwbarton]

The doors themselves may not be an issue, but you may find that your mirrors are. If the mirrors are mounted to the body then you shouldn't have a problem, but if they are mounted to the doors then the Jeep should not be driven with the doors removed.