 ORV Visible Identification
South Carolina does not require visible identification on ORVs. View our report to learn more about he 37 states that do require visible identification. Learn how South Carolina ranks compared to other states on visible identification requirements. Recent Legislative Action2009 H3109: Bans child riders under age 8, requires age-appropriate sized vehicles for minors, requires all born after 1/1/94 to get safety certificate, bans riding on paved roads, under the inlfuence or in a reckelss manner (1/13/09: Referred to Natural Resources Committee) H3681: "Chandler's law" - require all riders under 15 to take safety course, and sets age-appropriate sized vehicle regulations (4/21/09: Passed House) 2008 H4342: Requires a driver's license or permit to ride an ORV, on penalty of vehicle confiscation and a fine (1/8/08: Referred to House Natural Resources Committee) 2007 S812: Requires all ATVs sold in the state to contain specific safety warning labels (6/7/07: Sent to Transportation Committee) S348: "Chandler's Law" requires riders under 16 years old to complete safety courses and ride age-appropriate vehicles (5/29/07: Governor's Veto Sustained) Community Voices Demand Action in South CarolinaSouth Carolinians - "The law is designed to provide legal recourse for property owners who are tired of having their land ravaged by ATV enthusiasts. The landowners also complain about the noise created by the vehicles property owners should not be forced to allow their land to be used with no restrictions for the recreation of ATV riders. People have a right to use their property as they see fit, and that includes keeping ATVs at bay. -- The Herald Editorial Board, "ATV rules needed", The Herald (9/12/08)
- "People certainly have a right to have ATVs. They just don't have the right to drive them on other people's property without asking for permission." -- Tom Smith, York County Councilman, "Landowners push ATV law", The Herald (9/8/08)
- "It's been a big problem for us for many years now...I've been to scenes where bodies have been decapitated because they were riding on someone else's property and didn't know the layout or boundaries, didn't know the fenceline and ran up under a steel cable." -- Captain Allen Brandon, York County Sheriff's Office, "Landowners push ATV law", The Herald (9/8/08)
- This property has been beaten so bad that it is an eyesore for anyone coming into Carolina Lakes. We have residents who work really hard to keep our entrance attractive, then you come in a few hundred yards and see this mess. I feel this will deter anyone from wanting to purchase a home in this area. Who will want to have to live with this dirt and noise in their backyard? We have lived in Carolina Lakes for 16 years and have had to deal with this mess for at least seven of those years. For you newcomers, it used to be beautiful. I just do not see where the idea came from that ATV and dirt bike riders have the right to destroy this property and keep residents from their own backyards, or being able to relax and read a book in their own home. We, as taxpaying citizens, must find a way to give the county or the state police power to monitor the use of ATV and dirt bike riding on unused property in a residential area." -- Sylvia Randall, "ATV riders, dirt bikers don't respect neighbors", Myrtle Beach Sun News (1/12/07)
- "It's absolutely disturbing the degree of injuries that occur with ATVs. These kids come in and they are maimed." -- Dr. Fred Tecklenburg, Pediatric ICU Physician at the Medical University of South Carolina, "Sanford's ATV veto stands", The Post and Courier (5/7/07)
Recent ORV-Related Media Coverage
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Written by The Times and Democrat
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 |
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After years of effort, a bill designed to protect children riding on all-terrain vehicles has been signed into law. "I think the final version of the bill gives parents all the protection they want as it relates to them taking care of their children and gives us the protection to make sure children wear helmets. I absolutely believe that this will save children's lives in the state of South Carolina," said Rep. Harry Ott, D-St. Matthews, one of the bill's sponsors. Chandler's Law makes it unlawful for child younger than 6 to operate an ATV. Those 15 and younger would also not be able to "operate, ride or otherwise be propelled on" an ATV without a safety helmet and eye protection. The law also states that effective July 1, 2011, every person 15 and younger who operates an all-terrain vehicle must successfully complete a hands-on ATV safety course approved by the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute. And anyone younger than 16 without a driver's license is not allowed to carry a passenger while operating an ATV. Chandler's Law was first proposed in 2004. It passed both the House and the Senate twice, and former Gov. Mark Sanford vetoed it both times. During a Wednesday ceremony, Gov. Nikki Haley signed the bill into law. The law is named after 16-year-old Chandler Saylor, son of Steve and Pam Saylor of Swansea, who died from injuries he sustained in an ATV accident at a friend's birthday party on May 10, 2003. |
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Read more... [Twice vetoed ATV safety bill becomes law]
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Written by WPDE News Channel 15
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011 |
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Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to sign a bill Wednesday that would set new rules for children using all terrain vehicles in South Carolina. The new law would prohibit children under the age of 6 from operating an ATV. Children younger than 16 would not be allowed to carry passengers and children 15 and younger would be required to wear a helmet and eye protection while riding on ATVs. Farmers and their families who use ATVs in their farming operations or wildlife habitat management would be exempt from the law, as would hunters and trappers. The law would go into effect July 1st. It's called "Chandler's Law", after a Swansea teenager who was killed in an ATV accident in 2003. |
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Read more... [Governor to sign ATV safety law]
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Written by The State
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011 |
Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to sign a new law today regulating all-terrain-vehicle use — a move that follows advocates’ five-year fight for tougher rules on young ATV riders. Under the new measure, children 15 and younger must complete safety training before operating ATVs, wear helmets and eye protection and be accompanied by an adult. The law will make it illegal for children younger than 6 to operate ATVs and for children younger than 16 to carry passengers on them. “Chandler’s Law” is named for a 16-year-old Swansea boy who died from injuries in an ATV wreck in 2003. Tuesday was the eighth anniversary of his death. |
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Read more... [Haley to sign ATV safety bill]
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Written by Post and Courier
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Wednesday, April 06, 2011 |
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A bill that would put minimum age and safety requirements on all-terrain-vehicle riders passed the South Carolina House on Tuesday. The so-called " Chandler's Law," named for a 16-year-old Swansea boy who died from injuries in an ATV wreck in 2003, moves to the Senate. |
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Read more... [House approves age limit for ATV riders]
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Written by Post and Courier
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Friday, March 11, 2011 |
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Even in the spirit of compromise, making it legal for a six-year-old to drive an all-terrain vehicle is foolhardy. The S.C. House of Representatives should acknowledge that its agriculture committee misstepped by diluting a bill to keep children from dying in ATV crashes. It should approve the original, stronger bill -- if not one even tougher than that. |
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Read more... [Editorial: Protect children on ATVs]
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Written by The Sun News
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Thursday, December 02, 2010 |
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Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach is offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who have recently vandalized the Golf Resort facilities on three occasions, according to a news release from Pat Dowling, North Myrtle Beach's public information officer. The damage was discovered at daylight Nov. 19, Nov. 23 and Nov. 28. Someone damaged areas on the golf courses using ATVs or automobiles on those dates. |
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Read more... [Resort offers reward in vandalism case]
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Written by Cheraw Chronicle
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
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Gregorio Padilla Two Chesterfield County men were cited and a Florida resident was arrested earlier this month in connection to a violation of right of way statues in the state. James Micah Gates, 28, of Cantenant, Fla, was arrested after he and two other suspects were observed travelling down Winburn Street in Patrick by sheriff’s deputies. Gates and the two suspects were trying to cross the railroad tracks in Patrick when deputy Mixon approached the men. The three attempted to flee from deputies, but mechanical failures on both ATV’s thwarted the attempts by the suspects. After the three were gathered Mixon reported that Gates turned his back to the cruiser and pulled a white substance from his cigarette pack and he began eating it. Mixon requested that Gates spit out the substance, but Gates refused and Mixon began attempts to retrieve the substance from Gates mouth after fearing for his safety. After no success in his attempts Mixon placed Gates under arrest. Gates later admitted that the substance he was swallowing was a pill prescribed to him and that he was aware it being out of its designated container was unlawful. |
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Read more... [Wrongful use of ATV’s involves three suspects]
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Written by Rock Hill Herald
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008 |
Charles Perry
YORK — After haggling over wording and hearing concerns from several residents, the York County Council unanimously passed a law late Monday that penalizes those who ride all-terrain vehicles on others’ land. Under the new law, anyone wanting to ride an ATV on private property must first receive written permission from the landowner. If someone is caught riding without permission, that individual could be fined from $300 to $500 or jailed for 30 days. Along with ATV riders, the law also applies to those riding dirt bikes and in larger off-road vehicles. |
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Read more... [ATV law passes in York County]
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Written by The Herald
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Monday, October 20, 2008 |
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Charles Perry York County leaders plan to take their final vote tonight on a law that would penalize those who ride all-terrain vehicles on others’ land. Under the proposed law, anyone wanting to ride an ATV on private property must obtain written permission from the landowner. If someone is caught riding without permission, he could be fined $300 to $500 or jailed for 30 days. The law likely would restrict more people than ATV riders. York County Sheriff Bruce Bryant has asked that it apply to those riding dirt bikes and in larger off-road vehicles. The council will vote on those updates tonight. |
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Read more... [Final Stamp on ATV law expected tonight]
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