The bill H. 3138 proposes an amendment to Section 56-5-1560 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the establishment of minimum speed limits on the state's highways. The key change introduced by this bill is the specification that the minimum speed limit on highways with a maximum posted speed limit of seventy miles per hour is set at fifty miles per hour. This aims to ensure that vehicles do not travel at excessively slow speeds that could impede the normal flow of traffic.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions that prohibit driving at such slow speeds as to impede traffic, except when necessary for safe operation or compliance with the law. It also allows the Department of Transportation or local authorities to establish minimum speed zones based on traffic investigations, provided appropriate signage is erected. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 56-5-1560
Latest Version: 56-5-1560