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Committee Amendment Adopted

February 29, 2024

 

H. 3355

 

Introduced by Reps. Moss and Lawson

 

S. Printed 02/29/24--S.

Read the first time May 03, 2023

 

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A bill

 

to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 56-5-4072 so as to PROVIDE THAT A TOWING TRUCK WITH A FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY TOW ONE ADDITIONAL VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM LENGTH FOR THIS COMBINATION OF VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR THE FINAL TRAILING VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A TRUCK OPERATING A TOWING  COMBINATION MUST INCLUDE A VIDEO SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO MONITOR THE FINAL TRAILING VEHICLE AS IT IS BEING TOWED AND BE EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN SAFETY DEVICES.

    Amend Title To Conform

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Article 33, Chapter 5, Title 56 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 56-5-4072. The operator of a vehicle utilizing a fifth wheel assembly may tow one additional trailing vehicle, provided that:

    (1) the operator has been issued a classified driver's license by the department;

    (2) the operation is for private, recreational purposes only;

    (3) the combined length of all three vehicles does not exceed sixty-five feet, inclusive of front and rear bumpers and load;

    (4) the weight of the final trailer with its load does not exceed three thousand pounds;

    (5) the towing truck is equipped with a functioning video system that enables the operator to monitor the final trailer as it is being towed; and

    (6) in addition to the drawbar, tongue, trailer hitch, or other primary connection, the final trailer is attached by a safety chain, safety cable, or equivalent safety device. Both the primary connection and the safety device must be of sufficient strength to retain the connection between the fifth wheel assembly and the final trailer under all conditions while the final trailer is being towed.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect sixty days after approval by the Governor.

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