No, lift kits exceeding 6 inches are illegal in the Netherlands under Reglement Voertuigen (RV) 2023, enforced by the Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer (RDW). Modifications altering vehicle height beyond manufacturer specifications void homologation, risking fines up to €4,000 and mandatory re-registration. Post-2026 EU type-approval reforms may tighten scrutiny further.
Key Regulations for Lift Kits Over 6 Inches in Netherlands
- Type Approval Mandate: Vehicles must retain original suspension geometry per EU Regulation 2018/858. Lift kits over 6 inches lack EC type-approval, violating RV Artikel 5.11.
- Roadworthiness Inspections: RDW’s APK (annual technical inspection) rejects modified vehicles exceeding 6-inch lifts, citing “structural integrity” and “brake system compatibility” failures under RV Artikel 6.1.
- Liability & Insurance: Insurers may void coverage for accidents involving non-compliant lifts, as Dutch courts uphold Wet Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering Motorrijtuigen (WAM) exclusions for unapproved modifications.