Bill > S0387

This bill amends South Carolina's motor vehicle laws to define and regulate medium speed vehicles (MSVs), which are four-wheeled motor vehicles that can travel between 20 and 45 miles per hour and weigh less than 5,000 pounds. The bill establishes specific operational requirements, including that MSVs can only be driven on highways with posted speed limits of 45 miles per hour or less, must meet federal safety standards, and can be crossed at intersections on faster highways. Operators must be at least 16 years old, possess a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Local governments and the Department of Transportation are authorized to prohibit MSV operation on specific streets or highways for safety reasons. The bill also specifies titling requirements, mandating that MSVs must be manufactured in compliance with federal regulations and either be at least 55 inches wide or assembled by a South Carolina company. Additionally, the legislation allows for the retitling of some low-speed vehicles as medium-speed vehicles under certain conditions and requires dealers of MSVs to comply with existing motor vehicle dealer licensing laws. The act will take effect three months after gubernatorial approval.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0387&session=126&summary=B