South Carolina § 56-5-3640 Motorcycle entitled to full use of lane; riding two or more abreast; overtaking and passing; operation in other instances.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 56-5-3640 — Motorcycle entitled to full use of lane; riding two or more abreast; overtaking and passing; operation in other instances.

South Carolina § 56-5-3640

Title 56MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 5UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-3640 (2026).

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(a)All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane.

(b)The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

(c)No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic, or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

(d)Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane.

(e)Items (b) and (c) shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.

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(a) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane. (b) The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (c) No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic, or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. (d) Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. (e) Items (b) and (c) shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.