That cop was full of Shiiiiiiiiiit.
Read this carefully. I am pasting the North Dakota Modification law for you and all to read. I will also give you the link to the Inspection rules.
39-21-45.1. Modification of motor vehicle. Except as otherwise provided in this
section, a person may not operate upon a public highway a motor vehicle of a type required to be
registered under the laws of this state with a weight of seven thousand pounds [3175.14
kilograms] or less with alterations or changes from the manufacturer's original design of the
suspension, steering, or braking system of the motor vehicle. The weight must be computed on
the basis of the unmodified and unloaded weight of the motor vehicle and without regard to any
ballast that may be placed in the vehicle. As to bumpers, motor vehicle height, and permitted
modifications, the following requirements also apply:
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1. The motor vehicle must be equipped with front and rear bumpers.
2. The maximum body height permitted for the motor vehicle is forty-two inches
[106.68 centimeters]. Measurement of body height is made from a level ground
surface to the floor of the cargo area.
3. The maximum bumper height permitted is twenty-seven inches [68.58 centimeters].
Measurement of bumper height is made from a level ground surface to the highest
point on the bottom of the bumper.
4. The vehicle may be modified in accordance with the following:
a. Any modifying equipment must meet specialty equipment marketing
association standards.
b. If tires placed on a motor vehicle have a diameter greater than that of the tires
on the motor vehicle as manufactured, those tires must comply with
department of transportation requirements.
c. The maximum outside diameter permitted for tires is forty-four inches [111.76
centimeters].
d. A horizontal drop bumper may be used to comply with the bumper height
requirement of subsection 3. The horizontal bumper must:
(1) Be at least three inches [7.62 centimeters] in vertical width;
(2) Extend the entire horizontal body width; and
(3) Be horizontal, load bearing, and attached to the vehicle frame to
effectively transfer impact when engaged.
e. The maximum lift permitted in the suspension system is four inches [10.16
centimeters].
5. A person charged with violating this section has the burden of proceeding to show
that the modifications are permitted under this section.
6. Vehicles owned by law enforcement agencies, the military, firefighting agencies, and
ambulances may be modified without regard to this section.
7. The director may adopt rules to implement this section.
http://www.state.nd.us/lr/cencode/t39c21.pdf
