Got a lift kit? Squatted truck? You could get ticketed if this NC bill becomes law [View all]

If you’ve ever been driving down the road, blinded by the off-kilter headlights of a truck with a lift kit, a new bill advancing at the General Assembly is for you.

And if you drive a vehicle with after-market modifications like a squatted lift, you might soon face a fine or even the threat of losing your license.

One popular lift is so closely associated with its fans in North and South Carolina that it’s called the “Carolina Squat” even in other states around the country. It’s the term for when the car isn’t lifted evenly, but has the front end angled up. That can be done by lifting the front, lowering the back or both.

And it’s becoming increasingly popular.

According to Google Trends, online searches for “Carolina Squat” or “squatted truck” have taken off in the last few years. Numerous social media groups dedicated to the style have thousands of members.

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(Raleigh News & Observer)