South Carolina § 56-5-3430 - Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
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§ 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.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-453; 1952 Code SECTION 46-453; 1949 (46) 466; 2008 Act No. 317, SECTION 3, eff June 10, 2008.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 56-5-3430 ("Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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