HB55 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Ronald BoltonRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Motor vehicles; prohibitions on the alteration of the height of the fender of a vehicle, provided
Summary: HB55 creates the Alabama Squat Truck Law, prohibiting raising the front fender height by four inches or more compared to the rear, with penalties and exemptions, effective October 1, 2024.
What This Bill Does
It makes it unlawful to operate a passenger car or truck on Alabama highways if the front fender is raised four or more inches above the rear by altering the suspension, frame, or chassis. The fender height is measured vertically from the ground through the wheel center to the bottom of the front fender. There is an exemption for modifications made for bona fide commercial or agricultural purposes. Violations carry escalating fines (up to $50 for a first offense, up to $100 for a second, and up to $250 for third or subsequent offenses) and the act is a new crime. The law takes effect on October 1, 2024 and is named the Alabama Squat Truck Law.

Who It Affects
Individual vehicle owners or drivers who might modify a vehicle to raise the front fender height; if such a modification is made and the vehicle is driven on highways, they could be subject to penalties.
Commercial or agricultural vehicle operators; modifications for bona fide commercial or agricultural purposes are exempt from the prohibition, meaning those specific modifications would be allowed.

Key Provisions
Prohibits raising the front fender height by four or more inches above the rear on passenger cars or trucks on highways by altering suspension, frame, or chassis; defines measurement method and includes a commercial/agricultural exemption.
Imposes fines for violations (up to $50 first, up to $100 second, up to $250 third or subsequent); designates the act as a new crime; effective October 1, 2024; named the Alabama Squat Truck Law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Motor Vehicles & Traffic