§ 56-5-4410 Unlawful to operate unsafe or improperly equipped vehicle or to violate provisions of article
§ 56-5-4420 Special rules for implements of husbandry, farm tractors, and road machinery
§ 56-5-4430 Additional parts and accessories not prohibited
§ 56-5-4435 Safety equipment required for motor vehicles used in vending food
§ 56-5-4440 Image display devices
§ 56-5-4445 Unlawful to elevate or lower motor vehicle; exception for “pickup trucks”
§ 56-5-4445 v2 Unlawful to elevate or lower motor vehicle; exception for “pickup trucks”
§ 56-5-4450 Times when vehicles must be equipped with lights
§ 56-5-4460 Time when motorcycle lights must be turned on
§ 56-5-4470 Lighted lamps not required for vehicles not operated at night
§ 56-5-4480 Visibility distance and mounted height of lamps
§ 56-5-4490 Head lamps required on motor vehicles and motorcycles
§ 56-5-4500 Height of head lamps from ground
§ 56-5-4510 Tail lamps required
§ 56-5-4520 Height of tail lamps
§ 56-5-4530 Illumination of rear registration plate
§ 56-5-4540 Motor vehicles must be equipped with rear reflectors
§ 56-5-4550 Characteristics and mounting of rear reflectors
§ 56-5-4560 Stop lamps required on motor vehicles
§ 56-5-4570 Application of succeeding sections; lighting of lamp equipment
§ 56-5-4580 Additional lighting equipment required on buses, trucks, trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers
§ 56-5-4590 Color of clearance lamps, side-marker lamps, reflectors, stop lights, and back-up lamps
§ 56-5-4600 Mounting of reflectors, clearance lamps, and side-marker lamps
§ 56-5-4610 Visibility of reflectors, clearance lamps, and marker lamps
§ 56-5-4620 Lighting lamps on vehicles operated in combination
§ 56-5-4630 Lamp or flag on projecting load
§ 56-5-4640 Lights on parked vehicles
§ 56-5-4650 Lamps on other vehicles and equipment
§ 56-5-4660 Spot lamps
§ 56-5-4670 Fog lamps
§ 56-5-4680 Auxiliary passing lamps
§ 56-5-4690 Auxiliary driving lamps
§ 56-5-4700 Audible signal devices and signal lamps for authorized emergency vehicles, school buses and police vehicles; restrictions on use; effect of use
§ 56-5-4710 Use of mounted oscillating, rotating, or flashing red light by wreckers
§ 56-5-4715 Forestry Commission vehicles authorized to use flashing red lights in fire emergencies
§ 56-5-4720 Use of oscillating, rotating or flashing red lights on Department of Transportation vehicles
§ 56-5-4730 Signal lamps and signal devices
§ 56-5-4740 Warning lamps
§ 56-5-4750 Side cowl, running board, and back-up lamps
§ 56-5-4760 Identification lamps for large commercial vehicles
§ 56-5-4770 Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment
§ 56-5-4780 Use of multiple-beam road-lighting equipment
§ 56-5-4790 Single-beam road-lighting equipment
§ 56-5-4800 Road-lighting equipment on motor-driven cycles
§ 56-5-4810 Alternate road-lighting equipment at low speeds
§ 56-5-4820 Number of driving lamps required or permitted
§ 56-5-4830 Special restrictions on lamps; degree of intensity; red, blue and flashing lights
§ 56-5-4840 Selling or using devices or equipment to change design or performance of lamps or reflectors
§ 56-5-4850 Brake equipment
§ 56-5-4860 Performance ability of brakes; tests for deceleration and stopping distances
§ 56-5-4870 Maintenance and adjustment of brakes
§ 56-5-4880 Inspection of brakes; effect of disapproval
§ 56-5-4890 Hydraulic brake fluid; distribution and servicing; minimum standards; labelling
§ 56-5-4900 Regulations concerning brakes inapplicable to certain farm trailers; speed limit; small tandem tobacco trailers; chains, hooks, other safety equipment required
§ 56-5-4910 Bumpers; “private passenger automobile” defined
§ 56-5-4920 Bumpers; warranty as to energy absorption system and ability to sustain shock; automobiles manufactured on and after August 1, 1972
§ 56-5-4930 Bumpers; warranty as to energy absorption system and ability to sustain shock; automobiles manufactured on and after August 1, 1974
§ 56-5-4940 Bumpers; exceptions to warranty requirements; common-law and statutory remedies not removed
§ 56-5-4950 Horns and warning devices
§ 56-5-4960 Use of horn
§ 56-5-4970 Sirens, whistle, or bell on authorized emergency vehicles
§ 56-5-4975 Operation of vehicle upfitted but no longer licensed as an ambulance; removal of exterior equipment and markings; penalties
§ 56-5-4980 Theft alarm signal
§ 56-5-4990 Mirrors
§ 56-5-5000 Windows unobstructed; windshield wipers
§ 56-5-5010 Safety glass in motor vehicles
§ 56-5-5015 Sunscreen devices
§ 56-5-5020 Mufflers
§ 56-5-5030 Devices to emit smoke screen, noisome gases, or odors prohibited
§ 56-5-5040 Tires
§ 56-5-5050 Toilets or other devices hazardous to health
§ 56-5-5060 Certain vehicles must carry flares and other warning devices
§ 56-5-5070 Red electric lanterns shall be carried in vehicles transporting inflammable liquids or gases
§ 56-5-5080 Alternative warning device; portable reflector units
§ 56-5-5090 Display of warning devices when vehicle disabled
§ 56-5-5100 Display of warning devices when disabled vehicle is carrying inflammable liquids or gases
§ 56-5-5110 Display of flags when vehicle disabled in daytime
§ 56-5-5120 Alternative warning devices
§ 56-5-5130 Requirements as to flares, fusees, and other warning devices
§ 56-5-5140 Vehicles transporting explosives
§ 56-5-5150 Use of safety devices when towing vehicles
§ 56-5-5310 Condition of vehicle and vehicle equipment
§ 56-5-5620 Duty of sheriffs and police officers to remove vehicles; storage; personnel, equipment, and facilities for removing and storing
§ 56-5-5630 Notice to owners and lienholders; payment for release of vehicle; liability of lienholders; stolen vehicles
§ 56-5-5635 Law enforcement towing and storage procedures; notification of registered owner; disposition of vehicle and personal property
§ 56-5-5640 Sale of unclaimed vehicles; disposition of proceeds
§ 56-5-5650 Claims of and awards to persons damaged by sale of vehicle
§ 56-5-5670 Duties of demolishers; disposal of vehicle to demolisher or secondary metals recycler; records; penalties

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 56 > Chapter 5 > Article 35 - Equipment and Identification

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • roadway: as used in this chapter shall refer to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively. See South Carolina Code 56-5-460