HB349 prohibits vehicle modifications that raise the front fender four or more inches higher than the rear fender, commonly known as "squatted vehicles." Violators face escalating fines: $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second, and $300 plus a one-year license suspension for a third offense within five years.
The Mississippi State House of Representatives passed HB349 on April 17, 2024 by a vote of 100 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill is an overreach of government authority into property rights and individual vehicle preferences. While framed as a safety measure, HB349 imposes escalating penalties—including fines and license suspension—for vehicle modifications that are a matter of personal choice. Such heavy-handed regulation sets a troubling precedent for excessive government control over how individuals may customize their own property.
