South Carolina Statutes
§ 56-5-3430 — Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
(A)Except as provided in subsection (B), every bicyclist operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable. A bicyclist may, but is not required to, ride on the shoulder of the roadway in order to comply with the requirements of this subsection.
(B)A bicyclist may ride in a lane other than the right-hand lane if only one lane is available that permits the bicyclist to continue on his intended route.
(C)When operating a bicycle upon a roadway, a bicyclist must exercise due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction.
(D)Bicyclists riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-453; 1952 Code SECTION 46-453; 1949 (46) 466; 2008 Act No. 317, SECTION 3, eff June 10, 2008.
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