Motor vehicles; prohibitions on the alteration of the height of the fender of a vehicle, provided

HB 17, the "Alabama Squat Truck Law," prohibits altering passenger vehicles or trucks so that the front fender height exceeds the rear fender height by four or more inches through suspension, frame, or chassis modifications. This directly affects vehicle owners who modify their cars or trucks for non-commercial use, such as lowering or raising the front end. Exceptions apply for bona fide commercial or agricultural vehicle modifications. Violations carry fines of up to $250, increasing with repeat offenses within five years, and the law takes effect October 1, 2025.