Grace period for ‘Carolina Squat’ ban ends in South Carolina

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The grace period for South Carolina’s ban on a popular vehicle modification is now over.

Friday marks the first day drivers can be ticketed for the “Carolina Squat,” where the front end of a car or truck is raised higher than the back end. Vehicle modifications will only be deemed within the law if there is no more than a four-inch difference between the front and back of a vehicle.

Drivers of squatted trucks and vehicles will now face fines and possibly having their licenses revoked if found violating the law multiple times.

South Carolina banned the modification in November, but allowed a 180-day grace period where those who violated the law would only get a warning.

WMBF News spoke to a member of the Myrtle Beach Police Department last week who said he’s only issued two warnings since the ban went into effect. He also said, however, that doesn’t mean those conversations aren’t happening with drivers to explain why it’s in place.

A local mechanic also told WMBF News said outside of visibility issues, the modification could also be tough on a vehicle’s motor and transmission.

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