SQUATTED trucks have been a fad for some car enthusiasts.
Some states in the US are taking a firm stance against squatted trucks.
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Squatted trucks are illegal in North CarolinaCredit: Youtube/Whistlindiesel
Are squatted trucks illegal?
Car enthusiasts have used squatted their trucks for aesthetic purposes.
However, some states are clamping down on this practice. Squatted trucks are legal in every state within the US, with the exception of North Carolina.
Authorities in North Carolina passed a law in May 2021, making squatted trucks illegal within the state.
The law will come into effect on December 1, 2021.
The law passed by the General Assembly of North Carolina states: “a private passenger automobile shall not be modified or altered by elevating the automobile more than 3 inches from the manufacturer’s specified height in the front and lowering the automobile more than 2 inches from the manufacturer’s specified height in the rear.
“A private passenger automobile modified or altered in violation of this subsection shall not be operated upon any highway or public vehicular area,” the law states.
Offenders of this law could be banned from driving for one year.
What are squatted Trucks?
Squatted trucks are trucks that have been installed with lift kits on the front end without either making any changes to the rear end of the truck or lowering it.
Squatted trucks are also sometimes referred to as the Carolina Squat, Cali Lean, Tennessee Tilt, or Dover Dip.
The automobile trend allegedly started in California, according to Four Wheel Trends.
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Squatted trucks can pose a threat to drivers and pedestriansCredit: Youtube/Whistlindiesel
Are squattered trucks dangerous?
Despite the aesthetic appeal to some car enthusiasts, some critics have warned of the dangers associated with this car modification.
What makes this modification dangerous is that drivers may not be able to clearly see ahead of them when driving due to the upward tilt of the front of the vehicle. This could lead to road accidents.
Additionally, the angle of the truck does not make the headlight illuminate the road properly as the car manufacturer intended it to. Thus, it could blind other oncoming vehicles which could also lead to accidents.
Due to the upward tilt of the truck and the lowering of the back, the suspension of the truck wears out quicker. The braking system is also negatively impacted by this adjustment. These changes to the car could also lead to road accidents.
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