§ 12-205. [Operation of a low speed vehicle.]

(a)

It shall be unlawful to operate a LSV on any roads other than a secondary roads having speed limits of 35 mph or less.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for an LSV operator to cross a highway at any place other than an intersection where the highway has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles an hour.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for the operator of a LSV to fail to comply with all South Carolina insurance laws. The driver must have a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance and registration must be maintained in the vehicle during all times of operation.

(d)

LSV operations are subject to further restrictions during special events and extraordinary events.

(e)

Pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws, § 56-5-820, a person operating a LSV on a highway must comply with all statutes regarding LSVs in that title. Pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws, § 56-2-100, there are conditions that are applicable In order to lawfully operate a low speed vehicle on public roads, in that a LSV must meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 500 (Part 49 Section 571.500 of the Code of Federal Regulations) at all times when operated on any highway. A low speed vehicle that complies with the equipment requirements in 49 C.F.R. Section 571.500 complies with all equipment requirements of this title.

(f)

Therefore, each low speed vehicle shall be equipped with:

(1)

Headlamps,

(2)

Front and rear turn signal lamps,

(3)

Tail lamps,

(4)

Stop lamps,

(5)

Reflex reflectors: one red on each side as far to the rear as practicable, and one red on the rear,

(6)

An exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior mirror,

(7)

A parking brake,

(8)

A windshield that conforms to the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on glazing materials (49 CFR 571.205).

(9)

A VIN that conforms to the requirements of Part 565 Vehicle Identification Number of the Federal Code, and

(10)

A type 1 or type 2 seat belt assembly conforming to section 571.209, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, Seat belt assemblies, installed at each designated seating position. A type 1 seat belt assembly is a lap belt for pelvic restraint. A type 2 seat belt assembly is a combination of pelvic and upper torso restraints.

(Ord. No. 2016-1, 4-12-16)