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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 56-2-140 so as to define the term "utility terrain vehicle" and provide for the registration and operation of them on the highways of this State; by amending Section 56-1-10, relating to Definitions, so as to revise the definition of the term "Off-road use only"; and by amending Section 38-77-30, relating to Definitions, so as to provide the definition of the term "individual private-passenger automobile" includes certain utility terrain vehicles.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to define and regulate the use of "utility terrain vehicles" (UTVs) on the state's highways. Key provisions include: 1) defining UTVs and requiring their registration and insurance, 2) allowing UTVs to be operated on roads with speed limits of 55 mph or less, 3) setting age and licensing requirements for UTV operators, 4) requiring safety equipment and seatbelt use, and 5) exempting UTVs from certain vehicle registration and property tax requirements. The bill also updates the definition of "off-road use only" vehicles and includes UTVs in the definition of "individual private passenger automobiles" for insurance purposes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Scrivener's error corrected (on 01/31/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3409&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3409_20221208.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3409_20230131.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3409_20221208.htm |
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