The bill H. 4701 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding the weight limits for pickup trucks and other vehicles. Specifically, it seeks to increase the weight limits for pickup trucks in Section 12-37-2645, defining "private passenger motor vehicle" to include pickup trucks with an empty weight limit of nine thousand pounds and a gross weight limit of fifteen thousand pounds. Additionally, Section 56-3-630 is amended to classify trucks with the same weight limits as private passenger motor vehicles, while excluding motorcycles and mopeds.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 12-28-1920 to allow qualified individuals, who are not state police officers, to supervise or operate weigh stations and issue citations for violations related to trucks and trailers with a declared gross weight of fifteen thousand pounds or more. The changes aim to align the definitions and regulations concerning vehicle classifications and weight limits across various sections of the law. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor and will first apply to property tax years beginning after 2025.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 12-37-2645, 56-3-630, 12-28-1920
Latest Version: 12-37-2645, 56-3-630, 12-28-1920