The bill S. 387 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws to introduce regulations for medium speed vehicles (MSVs). It defines an MSV as a four-wheeled motor vehicle that can reach speeds between 20 and 45 miles per hour and has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 5,000 pounds. The bill establishes specific conditions for the operation of MSVs, including that they may only be driven on highways with a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less, and they must comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 500. Local governments are permitted to enact stricter regulations, and the Department of Transportation can prohibit MSVs on certain streets or highways for safety reasons.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for drivers of MSVs, including the necessity of a valid driver's license, registration card, and proof of insurance. It also specifies the titling requirements for MSVs, which must be certified as compliant with safety standards and either a certain width or assembled in South Carolina. The bill includes provisions for retitling low speed vehicles as medium speed vehicles under specific conditions. The act will take effect three months after being approved by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/26/2025: 56-1-10, 56-2-107, 56-2-110, 56-2-120, 56-2-130
Latest Version: 56-1-10, 56-2-107, 56-2-110, 56-2-120, 56-2-130