South Carolina § 56-5-4090 Length of load on certain pole trailers or pole carriers; structural material.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 56-5-4090 — Length of load on certain pole trailers or pole carriers; structural material.

South Carolina § 56-5-4090

Title 56MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 5UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-4090 (2026).

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(A)The limitations regarding length of vehicles and loads stated in Sections 56-5-4070 and 56-5-4080 do not apply to a load upon a pole trailer, longwood trailer, or self-propelled pole carrier when transporting poles or logs.

(B)During daylight hours only, the limitations regarding length of vehicles and loads stated in Sections 56-5-4070 and 56-5-4080 do not apply to a load upon a pole trailer, longwood trailer, or self-propelled pole carrier when transporting pipes or structural material which cannot be dismembered.

(C)Between 2:00 a.m. and thirty minutes past sunset, the limitations regarding length of loads stated in Section 56-5-4080 do not apply to loads of iron, steel, and concrete articles up to sixty feet in length carried on a fifty-three foot long flat-bed trailer so long as

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(A) The limitations regarding length of vehicles and loads stated in Sections 56-5-4070 and 56-5-4080 do not apply to a load upon a pole trailer, longwood trailer, or self-propelled pole carrier when transporting poles or logs. (B) During daylight hours only, the limitations regarding length of vehicles and loads stated in Sections 56-5-4070 and 56-5-4080 do not apply to a load upon a pole trailer, longwood trailer, or self-propelled pole carrier when transporting pipes or structural material which cannot be dismembered. (C) Between 2:00 a.m. and thirty minutes past sunset, the limitations regarding length of loads stated in Section 56-5-4080 do not apply to loads of iron, steel, and concrete articles up to sixty feet in length carried on a fifty-three foot long flat-bed trailer so long as: (1) the vehicle is traveling upon or within five miles of the South Carolina Truck Network as defined by regulation of the Department of Transportation; (2) the load does not extend more than three feet six inches beyond the front of the bed of the trailer; (3) the load does not extend more than four feet beyond the rear of the bed of the trailer; (4) a flashing amber strobe light and a red flag as required by Section 56-5-4630 are attached to any overhanging rear load; and, (5) the vehicle's headlights, taillights, and any other exterior lights are on at all times while traveling upon the highways of this State. (D) A pole, log, pipe, or other material exceeding eighty feet in length may not be transported unless a permit has been first obtained as authorized in Section 57-3-130. (E) The provisions of this section do not apply to a pole trailer or self-propelled pole carrier operated by a utility company when transporting a pole to replace a damaged one.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-659; 1952 Code SECTION 46-659; 1949 (46) 466; 1956 (49) 1689; 1972 (57) 2270; 1991 Act No. 122, 1996 Act No. 425, SECTION 4; 1998 Act No. 333, SECTION 4.