CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The clock is winding down for South Carolina drivers who operate "squatted" vehicles, and soon they could pay hundreds of dollars in fines and lose driving privileges. The "Carolina Squat" Law will be effective starting Nov. 12 which will make operating a "squatted" vehicle on South Carolina roads illegal. A "squatted" vehicle includes those with a front or rear fender raised four or more inches higher than the other. READ MORE: South Carolina’s squatted truck ban goes into effect Nov. 12 Even though the law does not take effect until November, drivers will receive tickets for violations starting on May 10. Penalty violations according to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety are the following: 1st Offense - $100 fine 2nd Offense - $200 fine 3rd Offense - $300 fine and a license suspension by the Department of Motor Vehicles for 12 months from the date of conviction. To learn more about the "Carolina Squat" Law, click here.