S.C. Governor Signed Bill Banning The ‘Carolina Squat’

There will be a 180-day period during which violators will only receive warning tickets.

Governor McMaster has signed legislation banning the ‘Carolina Squat’ and restricting other vehicle modifications.

There are two main parts of the new law.

One makes it illegal for someone to drive any passenger vehicle other than a pickup truck that has been raised or lowered by more than six inches.

Violations will be considered a misdemeanor offense with fines of $25 to $50.

The second part includes pickup trucks and makes them illegal if the suspension, frame, or chassis, the height of the front fender, is raised or lowered four or more inches greater than the height of the rear fender.

Violators will be fined $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second offense, and $300 for a third. The third offense also carries a one-year driver’s license suspension.

The bill goes into effect 180 days from the day McMaster signed it.

In addition, after the law goes into effect, there will be a 180-day period during which violators will only receive warning tickets.

The state Senate passed the bill 37-1 and the House passed it unanimously with a 102-0 vote.