Current Status Bill Number:4870 Type of Legislation:General Bill GB Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19960403 Primary Sponsor:Harvin All Sponsors:Harvin Drafted Document Number:dka\3660cm.96 Residing Body:House Current Committee:Education and Public Works Committee 21 HEPW Subject:Four-wheel all terrain vehicles, restrictions on
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House 19960403 Introduced, read first time, 21 HEPW
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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON THE OPERATION OF FOUR-WHEEL ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES ON THE STATE'S PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 56-1-85. Notwithstanding another provision of law, a person may not operate a four-wheel all terrain vehicle on the state's public highways unless he:
(1) possesses a beginner's permit, a restricted driver's license, or a driver's license;
(2) has successfully completed a course certified by the Department of Public Safety in the proper operation of four-wheel all terrain vehicles; and
(3) wears a helmet and other safety equipment that the department determines necessary while operating the vehicle."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.