AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-970, RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC-CONTR...
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S 0812 — 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 TITLE
Last action — Act No. 173
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill updates traffic laws for cyclists at intersections and stop signs in South Carolina.
This bill amends traffic laws to include specific rules for cyclists approaching traffic signals and stop signs. It aims to clarify what cyclists must do in these situations.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means safer roads for those commuting by bike to work.
- Consumers: This may benefit consumers who cycle by standardizing rules they need to follow.
Summary
Stop-as-Yield Law
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The bill establishes new rules for cyclists when approaching traffic-control signals and stop signs in South Carolina.
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Section 56-5-970
(6)(a) If a cyclist approaches an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control device, then the cyclist may proceed with caution through the intersection on a steady red light only if the cyclist: (i) makes a complete stop at the steady red traffic-control light before entering the intersection; and (ii) yields the right of way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard during the time that the cyclist is moving across or within the intersection. (b) A cyclist may make a: (i) right turn at a steady red traffic-control light without stopping after slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard; or (ii) left turn onto a one-way road at a steady red traffic-control light after stopping and yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard.
This provision allows cyclists to treat a red light similarly to a stop sign under certain conditions.
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Chapter 5, Title 56
Section 56-5-3530. (A) A cyclist approaching a stop sign shall: (1) slow down; (2) if required to avoid an immediate hazard, stop at the stop sign before entering the intersection; and (3) cautiously enter the intersection and yield the right of way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection. (B) If a cyclist meets the requirements provided in (A)(1) of this section, then the cyclist may cautiously make a right or left turn, or proceed through the intersection without stopping at the stop sign.
This section mandates specific actions for cyclists at stop signs, allowing for cautious entry into intersections under certain conditions.
Action History
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Act No. 173
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 152
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Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 18)
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Roll call Yeas-93 Nays-18 (House Journal-page 44)
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Read second time (House Journal-page 44)
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Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 3)
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 32)
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Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 32)
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Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 8)
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-2 (Senate Journal-page 44)
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Read second time (Senate Journal-page 44)
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Committee Amendment Adopted (Senate Journal-page 36)
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Transportation (Senate Journal-page 7)
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Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate Journal-page 13)
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Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 13)
Sponsors
- Senator Overture Walker · Cosponsor
- Senator Luke A. Rankin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on · 19 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (168)
168 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 88 | 17 | 0 | 13 |
| Republican | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 92 | 18 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 75% | 15% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 0% | 67% | 0% | 33% |
How each member voted (3)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Senator Josh Kimbrell | — | Not Voting |
| Senator Lee Bright | — | Nay |
| Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin | — | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 0812 do?
- Stop-as-Yield Law
- Who sponsors S 0812?
- S 0812 is sponsored by Senator Overture Walker and Senator Luke A. Rankin.
- What is the current status of S 0812?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track S 0812?
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