Current SC Motorcycle Related Information

The GOOD; Passed and became law:

S 36 “Interlock First Offense”

Driver’s license suspended due to a first offense. This will allow DUI interlock requirement exclusion for motorcycles and mopeds. Currently these devices cannot meet the requirements needed if installed on motorcycles. This bill was signed by Governor McMaster on May 19th and makes our state one of the few if not only with this in current DUI laws. This law will take effect on May 19th of 2024.

S 363 “Carolina Squat”

This law now requires that trucks ca not be modified over four inches from the front to the back axle. This bill was signed by Governor McMaster on May 16th and has an effective date of November 12, 2023.

The BAD; Did not pass both chambers:

H 3394 “SC Hands Free Act”

Distracted driving is our #1 priority. Passage of this would make driving with a cell phone in your hand illegal. Representative Bill Taylor introduced this bill, and it currently sits in the House Judiciary Committee. We made great strides in getting over 15 co-sponsors and will continue the push next year on this bill.

S 375 “Move Over”

Passage of this would require the driver of a vehicle to move over if possible and slow down when approaching a stopped vehicle that has its hazard lights on the side of a road. This would make it a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $500. Senator Grooms sponsored this bill, and it passed out of the Senate in February with a vote of 41 ayes and 0 nays. It is now in the House of Representatives Judiciary committee.

The Ugly (If passed would ?):

H3359 “Street Legal Utility Terrain Vehicles”

H 3168 “Antique Motorcycles Use at Night”

Passage of this would allow antique motorcycles to ride at night for certain purposes if they are equipped with working headlights and rear lights. Representative Chumley sponsored this bill, and it passed out of the House of Representatives in April with a vote of 100 ayes and 0 nays and is now in the Senate Transportation committee.

H 3962 “Large Debris Falling from Vehicles”

Passage of this would make it illegal for large 2’ polyethylene pieces to fall from a vehicle in the roadways. Representative Trantham sponsored this bill, and it is now in the Education and Public Works committee.

Passage of this would allow UTV to operate on roads with a posted speed of 55 mph, pay a registration fee and have liability insurance. They would not be required to pay property tax. Operators would be required to have a valid driver’s license and be at least 16 years old. Section J as shown below lowers the age for UTV operators to 18. We have asked that the age of 21 be left alone and not amended for other vehicles unless it’s amended for all.

(J) Drivers and passengers in a registered UTV who are under the age of eighteen must wear the protective gear described in Sections 56-5-3660 and 56-5-3670.

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EVERY 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY

BIKE NIGHT

6PM-9PM @Hooter's Two Notch Rd, Columbia SC FMI Oasti 980-313-5402

SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023

Dog Days of Summer

@ Low Country Harley-Davidson 11AM-2PM. Come join us at this pet adoption event at Low Country Harley-Davidson.

SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023

Car & Bike Show

10AM-2PM. $25 Entry 9:00AM

Registration & Setup. People's Overall Choice 1st, 2nd 3rd, Best Truck, Motorcycle, Oldest Car & Chairman's Award. Food $10/plate Chicken Leg Qtr with 2 sides. 50/50. Stop in for details and registration payment 7days/wk. You can Pre-Register at the Post Before or Day of Event. FM(803)359-8738

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023

BIKE NIGHT AT THE POOL ROOM

Flat Rock Loop Group Ride (approx. 50 miles) Donation for Entry (no set amount) Register 3pm KSU at 4 pm followed by Bike night at Coates Poolroom hosted by Coate's Billiards and Ride for the Soul. Games: Plank Ride and Slow Ride DJ: Teknisounds Media Food truck 50/50 raffle Auction Items Contest: Loudest Bike, Best Bike in Show, Least amount of Threads *Entry to any game or contest is via donation Come join us for a good old time All proceeds from bike night games contests will go to benefit Food for the Soul (homeless shelter) The night will also be an opportunity to drop off an item for donations to the local homeless shelter (food, clothes, toiletries, cleaning supplies, etc)

FMI Brandy Gunter

803-729-9717 FLYER PAGE15

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023

Benefit Ride for James Muller Ride starts & ends @Bubba’s Pub-N-Grub, 2544 S. Lake Dr. Lexington. Registration starts at 11am, FBO 1pm - LBI 6pm. Best Hand Winner, 50/50 & raffles. Music!! Selling BBQ plates. All proceeds goes to the Muller Family (Fallen Lexington Firefighter).

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023

LEATHERNECKS MC CHRISTMAS IN JULY FOR LANCASTER CHILDREN'S HOME

@ Cox's Harley-Davidson of Rock Hill, 11AM-2PM. This Power Lunch is for a purpose bigger than just a Club Support thing... This is for the displaced kids in Lancaster.

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023

BENEFIT RIDE FOR ALLEN MCKNIGHT

Starts & Ends @ The Corner Bar 687 Hwy 15N,Bishopville, SC. Calling all Bikes, Cars, Trucks, bicycles.... come join us in supporting our friend Allen McKnight who is fighting Stage 4 Cancer. Kickstand up at 11:30 a.m. and last bike in at 5:00pm We will have raffles, auction, and music.

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023

ACE BASIN ABATE OF SC CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Starts & Ends @ Barrel House Grill 104 Robertson Blvd, Walterboro, SC Registrations @ 10am, FBO NOON, LBI 5pm. Food served end of the ride. Raffle, Games, Corn Hole competition. Prizes for Best Costume! ALL donations go to Colleton County Baptist Association for toys for the children Christmas 2023.

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2023

CSRA Blessing of the Bikes

10AM - 3PM Riverview Park, N. Augusta, SC

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023

5TH ANNUAL CONFEDERATES MC SUMMER COOKOUT

2PM-6PM. We will fire off the grill for some hot dogs with all the fixins. Live music with Lil Kris Isbell. Drinks are always ICE cold. Just a day to take a break and enjoy good times and good conversations with great folks. Most welcome and we always reserve the right. 3555 Dobbins Bridge Rd , Anderson, SC

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023

SUMMER MADNESS CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW1PM-7:30PM. Indoor/Outdoor Car, Truck & Bike Show @ Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St, Cola SC

SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2023

BIKES N' BREWS BIKE NIGHT

LG'S BY THE CREEK

6:30PM-8:30PM. Join us at LG's by the Creek, 1005 Tanner Ford Blvd, Hanahan, SC. Fun-filled night of drinks, food, raffle prizes and MORE! This is the perfect opportunity to mingle with like-minded motorcycle enthusiasts in the low country!

SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023

H-DoG BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

NOON-3PM. Join Harley-Davidson of Greenville as we collect School Supplies for the children of Greenville County. Petting Zoo, Free Food & Drinks, Live Entertainment, Face Painting, Cotton Candy & Snow Cones. All donations benefitting Carolina Family Services. Book Bags of all sizes needed.

Saturday, July 29, 2023 -

Sunday, July 30, 2023

PAN AMERICAN SUPERBIKE ROUND 6

Motorcycle Races @ Carolina Motorsports Park 3662 Kershaw Hwy, Kershaw SC.

AUGUST 4TH-11TH

83rd Annual Sturgis Bike Rally

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th

Ride For The Soul

Old Schol Bike Night second saturday every month! @ Coates Billiards, 504 Shop Rd Kershaw 29067

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th

Bikers Against Bullies USALaurens, SC Chapter 6th Year

Anniversary Party

@VFW 763 East Main St Laurens, SC. 4pm until!

FMI Donney 864-340-9624

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th

7th Annual Bobby Golden Run for St. Jude's Childrens Hospital

@ Big Daddy's of Laurens

915 Church St., Laurens, SC 10am-7pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th

Cox's Harley Summer Swap Meet

10AM-4PM @ Cox's Harley-Davidson of Rock Hill. Buy, Sell, Trade Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Gear and More

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th

KING OF THE SOUTH GREENVILLE

@Big Daddy's of Laurens 915 Church St., Laurens, SC 10am-7pm

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7-10, 2023

SmokeOut Rally 23

@ Rowan County Fairgrounds

1560 Julian Road Salisbury, NC. Bike

Shows - Mini Bike Racing - Live Music

- Vendors - Wet T Shirt Contest - Dirt

Drags - Bike GamesOn Site Camping

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