S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-3430: Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 56 - MOTOR VEHICLES
- CHAPTER 5 Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways
- ARTICLE 27 Bicyclists and Users of Play Vehicles; Rights and Duties
(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.
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