Golf carts regularly drive next to major roads in Myrtle Beach area. Is it legal?

Golf carts are often used in the Myrtle Beach area to get from Point A to Point B, even if it means the driver makes their own path to avoid riding on a major roadway and risk getting a ticket.

But even driving next to a roadway in the grass or sand is against the law in certain instances and could land the operator a large fine — and possibly jail time.

South Carolina law outlines several rules for operating a golf cart in the state. The law was updated in May, giving local governments more flexibility in regulating golf carts…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS