Tailgate to pass inspection?

[smilexelectric]

In PA does anyone know if you need a tailgate to pass inspection??? If i do need it can I just bungie cord it back on and will it pass?

 

[smilexelectric]

noone?

 

[Bigredmariner]

Man I have no idea on that or I would have said something earlier.

 

[davbell22602]

I would say no you dont need it. They cant inspect whats not there unless it something safety like brakes, suspension, light, etc. That's how it works in VA.

 

[batman]

you should be able to google the states inspection criteiria and see...just a thought

 

[700 sportsman]

From what I see on this site you do:

(3) Check door operation, including the tailgate and reject if one or more of the following apply:
(i) The doors are not on the vehicle if originally fitted by manufacturer.
(ii) The doors, including the tailgate, cannot be closed securely.
(iii) Tailgate or equivalent is not on the vehicle, unless removed for the addition of optional equipment that is present at the time of inspection.

Shown HERE

 

[Kennyray]

From what I see on this site you do:

(3) Check door operation, including the tailgate and reject if one or more of the following apply:
(i) The doors are not on the vehicle if originally fitted by manufacturer.
(ii) The doors, including the tailgate, cannot be closed securely.
(iii) Tailgate or equivalent is not on the vehicle, unless removed for the addition of optional equipment that is present at the time of inspection.

Shown HERE

I think that applys to semis

 

[drperry]

From what I see on this site you do:

(3) Check door operation, including the tailgate and reject if one or more of the following apply:
(i) The doors are not on the vehicle if originally fitted by manufacturer.
(ii) The doors, including the tailgate, cannot be closed securely.
(iii) Tailgate or equivalent is not on the vehicle, unless removed for the addition of optional equipment that is present at the time of inspection.

Shown HERE

I think that applys to semis

For trailers over 3000lbs, according to the first line

 

[Alljackedup408]

lmao. wow random question! I have no answer man! LOL

 

[66and10]

Did you get your answer yet? Here's the section of the PA code that deals with passenger cars and light trucks.

(f) Doors. A vehicle specified under this subchapter shall be equipped with doors of a type used as original equipment. The doors shall open and close securely unless the vehicle has been manufactured or modified to the extent that there is no roof or side. Tailgates, except on vehicles where the tailgate gives access to the passenger compartment, may be replaced with wood planking, nets or other material that will prevent loss of load. Tailgates may be removed when optional equipment, for example a truck camper, is added.

Found HERE

So, I guess you could screw in a couple of 2x6's and then be legal?