‘Carolina Squat’ now illegal in Tennessee, other states
Carolina Squat now banned in Tennessee. Bradley County Sheriff’s Office photo.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Bradley County officials issued an alert to the public that the “Carolina Squat” truck trend is illegal in Tennessee.
The “Carolina Squat” is the act of lifting the front of a truck or SUV, while the rear end is much lower.
This practice actually began in California and was originally dubbed the “Cali Lean.” It was primarily used to improve racing in the Baja Desert.
However, in recent years, the trend has become popular on social media and throughout the South.
According to experts, the squat ruins the performance of the vehicle. It also makes it difficult for the driver to see over the hood.
As of July 1, Tennessee joined other southern states, including North and South Carolina, in banning the practice. It makes it illegal for someone operating a vehicle on any roads that has a front fender that’s four or more inches higher than the rear fender.
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office said violation of this law will be a Class B misdemeanor. Violators may receive a fine of $250 for the first offense in a 12-month period. The second offense in a 12-month period may result in a $500 fine. Someone who commits a third offense in that time span may be punished with a $250 fine and have their license revoked for 12 months.
