1 week left to correct ‘Carolina Squat’ before SC drivers face fines

1 week left to correct ‘Carolina Squat’ before SC drivers face fines

(Courtesy: Myrtle Beach Cam)-- WPDE

(WPDE) — If you’re still driving a squatted vehicle, you have one week to correct it before you can face a fine!

Back in May, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 363 into law after the bill flew through both chambers with very little opposition. SB363 prohibits drivers from operating vehicles that have their front fenders raised or lowered four or more inches from the height of their rear fender, also colloquially known locally as the Carolina Squat.

The law went into effect last November, but a six-month grace period was given and law enforcement only issued warning citations.

Starting next Friday, May 10, police will write tickets, which start at $100 and escalate from there — ultimately leading to license suspension after the third offense.

Myrtle Beach Police Dept. shared a video on social media reminding drivers of the law and telling squatted truck drivers to “make the changes or stay off the roads.”