Make it illegal to operate a “squatted” vehicle on West Virginia roads.

HB 4723 prohibits operating vehicles with a front or rear fender raised four or more inches higher than the other side ("squatted" vehicles) on West Virginia roads starting July 1, 2026. It directly affects drivers who modify their vehicle suspensions in this manner. For the first six months after the effective date, law enforcement may issue only warning citations; after January 1, 2027, violations carry escalating penalties: $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second, and $300 plus a one-year license suspension for a third offense. The bill defines "squatted" vehicles specifically and establishes clear enforcement timelines.