Carolina squats aren't illegal yet. But has a crackdown in Myrtle Beach already begun?

The controversial low-riding pickups dubbed Carolina squats are commonly seen around Myrtle Beach. But are police trying to get rid of them while t...

March 24, 2023
3:30 AM

The controversial low-riding pickups dubbed Carolina squats are commonly seen around Myrtle Beach. But are police trying to get rid of them while they're still legal? According to drivers of the maligned, asphalt-scraping pickups, yes. Lawmakers are currently trying to outlaw the squats, but it hasn't happened just yet. Millions of views poured into TikTok clips posted over the weekend of city police officers arresting and citing people driving the low riders, though it's not clear how many Brett Michaels, a popular online personality known for making viral videos within the Carolina squat community, drew 1.

Adam Benson