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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 CERTAIN TERMS, ANd FOR THE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAYS OF THIS STATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to define and regulate the registration and operation of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) on the state's highways. Key provisions include: defining UTVs as side-by-side, four-wheel drive, off-road vehicles with specific size and speed characteristics; requiring a permit and registration from the Department of Motor Vehicles to operate a UTV on highways; limiting UTV operation to daylight hours, within 10 miles of the registration holder's address, and on secondary highways with speed limits of 55 mph or less; allowing political subdivisions to create designated UTV paths on highway shoulders and, in certain counties, permit nighttime operation on barrier islands; and exempting public safety agencies from the operational restrictions. The bill takes effect upon the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 01/10/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3519&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3519_20221215.htm |
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