Current Status Bill Number:508 Type of Legislation:General Bill GB Introducing Body:Senate Introduced Date:19950214 Primary Sponsor:Gregory All Sponsors:Gregory Drafted Document Number:DKA\3687CM.95 Residing Body:Senate Current Committee:Transportation Committee 15 ST Subject:Trucks, open-bed
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Senate 19950214 Introduced, read first time, 15 ST
referred to Committee
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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3905 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM BEING TRANSPORTED IN THE OPEN BED OR CARGO AREA OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 56-5-3905. (A) It is unlawful for a person to be transported in the open bed or open cargo area of a pickup truck or trailer that is traveling in excess of twenty-five miles an hour on a public road or highway. An open bed or open cargo area is a bed or cargo area without permanent overhead restraining construction.
(B) Subsection (A) does not apply when the vehicle is being operated in an organized hay ride or parade pursuant to a valid permit.
(C) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined twenty-five dollars.
(D) No driver's license points or insurance surcharge may be assessed for a violation of this section."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.