South Carolina State ATV Information

South Carolina

State Laws:

ATVs may be operated on state park and forest lands, but only on designated trails.
No one may operate an ATV on roads in state forests at any time.

State Agency that Regulates ATVs: None.

Training: Click here to learn how to enroll in an ATV safety training course near you!

Legislation: To view South Carolina's state ATV laws, click here

State ATV Deaths
Total Reported Deaths (1982-2006): *Data collection for 2003-2006 is incomplete	92
Reported Deaths (1982-2002):	52
Reported Deaths (2003-2006): *Data collection for 2003-2006 is incomplete	40
Reported Deaths (1982-2002): Children under 16	21

"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is providing the abovementioned information on state laws for your convenience. CPSC is expressing no opinion on any of these various requirements. To ensure full compliance with the laws in your state, CPSC recommends that ATV owners and riders check with their state government or legislative officials for a detailed list of off-road vehicle laws and regulations."