Driving without doors - rules / laws / common sense things to consider?

[604Bronco]

I found it funny that the last line states if you want further information, contact someone named "Ford"

I didn't even catch that, lol, how ironic!

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[bdub2you]

I've never driven a vehicle with the doors removed. What are the rules / laws / common sense things to consider? Seems like you're open to more debris on say highways and such. Do you just drive without doors on rural roads or on the trail or can they also be removed in high speed situations? I assume passengers are still protected from side collisions by the external frame?

I've read that only the two front doors fit in the back of the 4-door. Is this true? ~ I suppose if you have nowhere to store them on roadtrips, you have to forgo removing the back doors?

Edit: Also, is the vehicle much more open to theft if the doors are off? Is there some additional security feature to help protect it against theft when the doors are off? I'd be super insecure about parking it anywhere, even if I had my eyes on it.

Also, is the leg prop outside the door frame a sign of dominance?

Well I think the number one common sense thing is don't fall out.

 

[DaveH]

Found this for folks in British Columbia:

So have the dealer do a door delete and buy your doors after market.

 

[604Bronco]

So have the dealer do a door delete and buy your doors after market.

Hey, then maybe I can tint the front windows too with that logic (front tint is illegal here)!

I like it!

 

[havingfunyet]

If the doors and top didn't come off I wouldn't have even considered the Bronco. I have driven my Jeeps all over with doors off. Mirrors are required most places so several years ago I got some tube doors that you can put the mirrors from the regular doors on. Make sure and wear your seatbelt and I have to find a hat that will stay on and keep my hair back so I can see to drive. Good fitting sunglasses that won't fly off are important too.

 

[mtap]

In order to even register a vehicle (get a license plate) in FL, you must have seatbelt, headlights, brake lights, blinkers side mirror, rear view mirror, and a horn. I know this because I was going to make my Yamaha Wolverine street legal. Other than that, doors don’t really matter...only thing you need to be mindful of will be your passengers...YOU might be fine going 75+ on a freeway (yes it feels great) but your passengers might be leaving stains on your MGV. And yes, please DO NOT drive with your leg sticking out...one of my pet peeves. Like do you really need air to flow through your shorts? Are you really that sweaty down there?

 

[timhood]

Especially true if you own a very hairy dog like a lab. My truck turns into a total hair storm with just the windows down unless I de-shed it with the shop vac after the hairy beast rides in it.

For best results, next time try de-shedding your dog before he rides in it!

 

[indio22]

The side mirror regulations differ state to state. I think Illinois does not require any side mirrors, as long as the rear view mirror covers enough of the aft area.

 

[M&M Beer]

Have you ever seen a UPS truck driving with the doors open?

 

[Stevegp]

It is illegal in Pa. to drive without doors , it’s the only state I’m aware of.

 

[Tataman]

I'm in Arizona, and am totally looking forward to riding with the top and doors off - in winter. Seriously, here it may get down to 45 at night, and be 70 by 9AM, tops out about 79. It's sunny, no rain, and I will be driving slow on blacktops around my home out in the country at below 60MPH most of the time. Basically, it will be great. Summers? Put the doors back on, and wait for a WHITE modular top. Hope the AC can keep up with 108 degrees.

I also live in Arizona, but I am planning on the doors being off for 10 months of the year. I do expect to have have the top on and doors on for that mid December to January stretch where it’s cooler in the mornings. I am also planning on a bimini top to keep direct sun off on the warmer summer days. I drive a fair amount in the summer months with my windows down as I love the open air flow. In full candidness I do have the AC on as well.

 

[Scott1911]

Not sure about the Bronco yet, but in my JL, when doorless, if you don't have your seat belt fastened, it will put itself in PARK below a few MPH if you shift your weight in the seat.

#NannyState

 

[AZMikeL]

For best results, next time try de-shedding your dog before he rides in it!

That works with some dogs, but not Emma. She hairs up the truck on the way home from de-shedding at the dog groomers. She sheds enough every day to make a whole other dog! Keeps the Roomba busy though.

 

[HotdogThud]

Not even a golf cart?

I lit a golf cart on fire once. Whoopsies.

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