The Alabama Squat Truck Law aims to prohibit the alteration of the height of the fenders 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: up to $50 for a first conviction, $100 for a second, and $250 for a third or subsequent conviction.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while it may require new or increased local expenditures, it is exempt from further requirements under Section 111.05 of the Alabama Constitution 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