The Alabama Squat Truck Law aims to prohibit the alteration of the height of the fender on motor vehicles, specifically making it unlawful to operate a passenger car or truck if the front fender is raised four or more inches higher than the rear fender due to modifications to the suspension, frame, or chassis. This law includes an exception for modifications made for bona fide commercial or agricultural purposes. Violators of this law will face fines that increase with subsequent offenses: a maximum of $50 for the first violation, $100 for the second, and $250 for the third or subsequent violations. The law also stipulates that only offenses occurring within the last five years will be considered for determining prior convictions.

Additionally, the bill acknowledges that it may require new or increased local expenditures but is exempt from further requirements under Section 111.05 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022 because it establishes a new crime or modifies an existing one. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-1-1
Engrossed: 32-1-1