Bill > H4281

This bill amends South Carolina law to establish more stringent requirements for issuing certificates of title for rebuilt salvage vehicles. Specifically, the bill mandates that when a salvage vehicle (including flood or fire-damaged vehicles) is rebuilt, a new regular certificate of title can only be issued if the vehicle is equipped with certain critical safety features. These safety features include air bags, three-point restraint systems, and gas tank fuel-spill prevention devices, which must be installed and fully operational. Additionally, the new title must be annotated to indicate the vehicle's salvage history, clearly noting whether it was "salvage rebuilt," "salvage flood rebuilt," or "salvage fire rebuilt." Vehicle owners seeking a rebuilt title must provide detailed information to the department about the vehicle's identity, the source and cost of replacement parts, and the extent of repairs. The purpose of these requirements is to ensure that rebuilt salvage vehicles meet basic safety standards before being allowed back on the road, protecting potential future owners and increasing overall vehicle safety. The bill will take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4281&session=126&summary=B