[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I believe it's not illegal to remove your bumper, but any revealed edges should be removed/smoothed, lights and plate should be legally positioned and it's advisable to inform your insurance company.

That last part is probably the most crucial, you know how they will use any excuse not to pay up! The police may ignore it, but if they see it often they may pull you and dig deeper into the rest of the car.

Just sayin'.

Precisely