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SC S0560

SC S0560
Golf Carts


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Introduced
02/22/2023
In Committee
02/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-2-105, RELATING TO GOLF CART PERMIT AND THE OPERATION OF A GOLF CART, SO AS TO AMEND THE HIGHWAYS AND STREETS ON WHICH THE OPERATION OF PERMITTED GOLF CARTS IS LEGAL TO THOSE WITH SPEED LIMITS LOWER THAN TWENTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR; TO REQUIRE SEAT BELTS AND APPROPRIATE CHILD RESTRAINTS ON GOLF CARTS AND TO IMPOSE FINES FOR VIOLATION OF THE SECTION.

AI Summary

This bill amends South Carolina's laws regarding the operation of golf carts. It lowers the speed limit on roads where golf carts can be operated from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. The bill also requires golf cart operators to have seat belts and appropriate child restraints, and imposes fines for violations. Additionally, the bill prohibits the possession and use of alcoholic beverages in golf carts operated on public roads.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Transportation (on 02/22/2023)

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