North Carolina gov't officials might just ban the 'Carolina Squat'

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A new bill introduced by the state of North Carolina is looking to put the brakes on a truck modification trend that’s been picking up momentum. 

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It’s called the Carolina Squat – or Cali Lean, or Tennessee Tilt – and it’s a treatment inspired by Baja Trophy Trucks and their extreme suspension, wherein a truck or SUV’s front end is lifted while the rear is left as is or even lowered.   

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When ripping over sand dunes at high speeds, a Baja truck’s long-travel suspension allows it to get air and land rear-wheels first. On the highway, this setup is just a vanity thing, giving the vehicles an appearance of extreme acceleration, even when they’re braking slightly. 

But what if other modifications were made to account for the safety issue, such as lights and seats being repositioned? Would that satisfy the rule-makers?

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How do you feel about the state’s involvement here? Should the Canadian government step in and draw up some similar legal measures before it becomes a thing here, too, or just let learners lean?