‘Carolina Squat’ Ban To Be Enforced Starting Early November

Under the law, drivers will not be allowed to have the front fender raised four or more inches above the height of the rear fender.

The Carolina Squat ban is set to soon take effect.

South Carolina’s law prohibiting the popular vehicle modification will be effective starting November 12th. It received near unanimous votes in both chambers of the S.C. Statehouse in May before being signed by Governor McMaster.

The Carolina Squat is when the front end of a truck or SUV is higher than the back end. Under the law, drivers will not be allowed to have the front fender raised four or more inches above the height of the rear fender.

Starting on the 12th, only tickets will be issued to those violating the law for 180 days. However, once that period is over, the law will be enforced with a $100 fine for first-time offenders and a $200 fine for second offenses. Third and subsequent offenses are subject to a $300 fine and a driver could possibly lose their license for a year.