Virginia Governor signs legislation to ban dangerous Carolina squat vehicle modification
Christian Fernsby ▼ | March 21, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB777, a bill to ban the dangerous vehicle modification known as a “Carolina Squat” at a ceremony in Lynchburg.Article continues below
Topics: VIRGINIA
The Governor was joined by the bill’s patron, Senator Mark Peake(R-Lynchburg), and other legislative and law enforcement leaders. The family of Jody “BJ” Upton Jr., a young father tragically killed in a collision with a truck with Carolina squat modifications this year also joined the governor for the signing.
SB 777 bans "Carolina squat" style modifications on Virginia highways by further specifying that, within the absolute minimum and maximum height ranges, the height of the front bumper is to be no more than four inches greater than the height of the rear bumper.
Carolina Squat-style modifications are impractical, and can also be very dangerous.
The suspension modifications change the function and handling of the vehicles. If the front end of the vehicle is higher than the rear end, the headlights are pointed towards the sky instead of illuminating the road ahead.
The truck being angled compromises the driver's view and alters the dispersion of mechanical force in the event of a collision.
The bill will become law within the next day once it is formally communicated back to the House Clerk’s Office and enrolled in the Act of Assembly. ■ What to read next
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