Truck owners wanted to attain the same aesthetic as the trucks that went Baja racing, all of which were squatted trucks with a lower back end and headlights pointing skywards.

Why are squatted trucks so controversial? Critics cite safety as the primary reason. Raising the front too high can block the driver’s vision, mess with balance, and increase braking distance.

Police in the state are on the lookout for any "squatted" trucks or SUVs, which have an unusually high front end and a low rear end. The rakish look poses safety hazards, its critics say.

North Carolina lawmakers want to ticket Carolina squat style trucks and cars, a squatted lift kit style popular despite headlight and other safety concerns.

Squatted trucks will be considered illegal in the state as of December 1 st, 2021. ... Further issues may include blinding other drivers with misaimed headlights, ...

Squatted trucks, or “Carolina Squatted” vehicles, are prohibited under Louisiana law, which states that no vehicle may be modified so that the height of the front fender is six or more inches ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Two South Carolina lawmakers have pre-filed a bill that would ban certain “squatted” trucks and other vehicles from the state’s roads. Squatting … ...

Pickup trucks performed poorly overall in a recent IIHS headlight test, echoing the lackluster performance of cars and crossovers in previous tests. Skip to main content Menu ...

It’s illegal to drive a squatted truck in South Carolina but law enforcement said they are still pulling over drivers in these kinds of trucks. Skip to content WSPA 7NEWS ...