Horry County proposes new limits on electric scooters after safety complaints

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Horry County could soon put new limits on electric scooters and other personal electric devices after a wave of complaints about riders dodging cars and people in busy areas.

One of the hottest spots for those complaints is Carolina Forest.

“Well, they’re not even looking, no concern about traffic, somebody’s going to get squashed, I mean, you can see it coming,” one resident said.

Proposed restrictions

Horry County leaders said they have heard dozens of complaints about e-scooters on sidewalks, high-speed roads, and other public areas…

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