Bill Banning The “Carolina Squat” Passed Through S.C. Senate

The trend is a vehicle modification where the owner significantly raises the front end and lowers the rear so that the entire frame stays pointing upwards in a squatting position.

A popular trend in the Carolinas could soon be illegal.

The South Carolina Senate gave their official approval to a bill that would ban that ‘Carolina Squat’. The trend is a vehicle modification where the owner significantly raises the front end and lowers the rear so that the entire frame stays pointing upwards in a squatting position.

The bill would make conducting the modification illegal and could result in possible fines. It passed along with an amendment stating tickets would be issued as penalties for the first 180 days after the bill takes effect.

If signed into law, the fee would cost $100 for first offenders, and $200 for the second time after the 180-day grace period. Those with three or more offenses could face more fines and even possible suspension of their license for a year.

It is unclear when the House will vote on the legislation.

The ‘Carolina Squat’ is already banned in North Carolina and Virginia.