Stop-as-Yield Law AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-970, RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNAL LEGEND, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES AND TO PROVIDE RULES CYCLISTS MUST OBSERVE WHEN APPROACHING INTERSECTIONS CONTROLLED BY TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3530 SO AS TO PROVIDE RULES CYCLISTS MUST OBSERVE WHEN APPROACHING STOP SIGNS. - RATIFIED TITLEView full text View Vote History View Fiscal Impact01/14/26Senate Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 13)01/14/26Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate Journal-page 13)03/24/26Senate Committee report: Favorable with amendment Transportation (Senate Journal-page 7)03/26/26Senate Committee Amendment Adopted (Senate Journal-page 36)04/01/26Senate Read second time (Senate Journal-page 44)04/01/26Senate Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-2 (Senate Journal-page 44)04/01/26Senate Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day04/02/26Senate Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 8)04/02/26House Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 32)04/02/26House Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 32)05/05/26House Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 3)05/06/26House Read second time (House Journal-page 44)05/06/26House Roll call Yeas-93 Nays-18 (House Journal-page 44)05/07/26House Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 18)05/14/26 Ratified R 15205/18/26 Signed By Governor06/05/26 Effective date 05/18/2606/02/26 Act No. 173
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Overview
This bill modifies South Carolina traffic laws to clarify rules for cyclists at intersections. Specifically, it allows cyclists to proceed through an intersection on a steady red light after stopping and yielding, and to make right or left turns at a steady red light without stopping if it’s safe to do so. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section (56-5-3530) outlining the rules cyclists must follow when approaching stop signs, requiring them to slow down and yield to pedestrians and other traffic.
Key provisions
- Allows cyclists to proceed through an intersection on a steady red light after stopping and yielding.
- Permits cyclists to make right or left turns at a steady red light without stopping if it is safe to do so.
- Establishes rules for cyclists approaching stop signs, including slowing down and yielding to traffic.
- Updates Section 56-5-970 to address cyclist behavior at intersections.
- Adds a new section, 56-5-3530, specifically detailing cyclist behavior at stop signs.
Who is affected
- Cyclists
- Motorists
- Pedestrians
- Traffic Law Enforcement
- The general public
Notable changes
- Provides specific rules for cyclists regarding red lights and stop signs, previously less clearly defined.
- Clarifies the conditions under which cyclists can proceed through intersections on a steady red light.
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