The bill presented is an act to be known as the Alabama Squat Truck Law, which aims to regulate the modification of vehicle fender heights. It prohibits the operation of passenger cars or trucks on Alabama highways if the vehicle's suspension, frame, or chassis has been altered in such a way that the front fender is raised four or more inches above the height of the rear fender. This measurement is taken vertically from the ground through the wheel's centerline to the bottom of the fender. However, the law exempts vehicles that have been modified for legitimate commercial or agricultural purposes.

Violating this law results in a tiered fine system: a first conviction carries a fine of up to $50, a second conviction up to $100, and a third or subsequent conviction within five years of the current offense results in a $250 fine. The bill also specifies that it will not require new or increased local funds despite creating a new crime or amending an existing one, as per Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022. The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2024. The bill has passed through the House of Representatives with 91 yeas, 5 nays, and 1 abstention after being read and amended.

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