South Carolina § 56-5-800 - Persons working on highways; exceptions.

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§ 56-5-800. Persons working on highways; exceptions.

Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this chapter except those contained in Articles 3, 9 and 23 and Sections 56-5-1590 to 56-5-1620 shall not apply to persons, motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon a highway but shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-290; 1952 Code SECTION 46-290; 1949 (46) 466; 1977 Act No. 149 SECTION 2.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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