‘Carolina Squat’ ban goes into effect, drivers to begin receiving citations
Published: Nov. 12, 2023 at 8:05 AM EST|Updated: Nov. 12, 2023 at 1:19 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - As of Sunday, it is officially illegal to operate a vehicle with the “Carolina Squat” on South Carolina roads.
The law addressing the squat defines it as a vehicle with the front or rear fender raised four or more inches higher than the other.
Warning citations will begin to be issued by South Carolina law enforcement.
However, by May 10, 2024, drivers will receive tickets and will be fined for those violations.
The law outlines the penalties for each subsequent violation:
- First offense, $100 fine
- Second offense, $200 fine
- Third offense, $300 fine and a license suspension by the Department of Motor Vehicles for 12 months from the date of conviction.
Each offense is only considered subsequent if it occurs within five years of the previous one.
The bill was signed May 16 by Governor Henry McMaster, according to the South Carolina Statehouse.
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