PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
Is it legal to drive without a hood?
So the hood on my car was covered in rust and kind of just falling apart. So I removed it, but I can’t afford a replacement right now. I’m wondering, is it legal for me to just drive it as is? Do I have to have a hood?
Patrick Price · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
In other states, it is technically legal. However, many places have certain driving requirements for cars without hoods. And, if a law enforcement officer judges that the lack of a hood causes unsafe driving conditions, they can still pull you over.
If you need some extra cash to purchase a new hood, you can save a ton of money on your
car insurnace
by using the free insurance broker
app called Jerry
to shop and switch your coverage. In fact, doing so saves drivers an average of $800+ a year! MORE: How to open the hood of a car
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
.webp&w=384&q=75)
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance for Your Car
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies