Bill > HB17

This bill, known as the Alabama Squat Truck Law, prohibits operating passenger cars or trucks on state highways where the front fender has been altered to be four or more inches higher than the rear fender, as measured vertically from the ground through the wheel's centerline to the bottom of the fender. The law provides an exception for vehicle modifications made for legitimate commercial or agricultural purposes. Violations are subject to increasing fines: first offense carries a $50 fine, second offense a $100 fine, and third or subsequent offenses result in a $250 fine. When determining prior convictions, the court will only consider offenses within the past five years. The law is set to become effective on October 1, 2025, and aims to regulate vehicle modifications that significantly alter a truck's standard height configuration, potentially addressing safety concerns related to vehicles with extreme suspension alterations.

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