“Carolina Squat” Now Illegal in Georgia

Lavonia Police are reminding the public that the “Carolina Squat” is banned in Georgia.

No, it’s not a new dance craze.

You may have seen drivers in vehicles where the front end of their vehicle is raised higher than the vehicle’s rear end.

Well, they’ve done it on purpose and fans of this bizarre augmentation to their trucks call it the “Carolina squat.”

It’s a new take on an old version of low-riding made popular in the 1960s and ‘70s in California where the front ends of classic cars could be raised or lowered at will.

But if Georgia vehicle owners are caught driving “squat” trucks or cars, they will be pulled over and issued a citation.

As of July 1, the Carolina Squat became illegal in Georgia, officially.

SB352 passed in the Georgia Legislature during this year’s session and was signed into law by the Governor in April making it unlawful for the front of a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight between 4,000 and 7,500 pounds to be more than 4 inches above or below the rear.

This bill also clarifies state code to authorize vehicles to have suspension modifications of no more than 6 inches above or below the manufacturer’s recommendation for such vehicles.

If your truck, SUV, car, or even your Jeep is modified this way, Lavonia Police recommends you adjust the front end to avoid fines and penalties.