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Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally

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Date(s) 05/10/2024 - 05/19/2024
Location
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina 29576
More Info Official Website
Contact Name Sonny
Phone 336 580 1638

First, the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally is “The Carolinas’ Largest Motorcycle Event.” Noteworthy is that the Spring Bike Week is the larger of the two rallies held in the Grand Strand area.

But both MBBWs are a lot of fun. In addition, both Bike Weeks in Myrtle Beach are on LightningCustoms.com’s Major Motorcycle Rallies List.

Next, the center of the Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Week is in Murrells Inlet. But the attractions are spread out across the entire Grand Strand area.

Also, there are 60 miles of beaches and ocean views to enjoy while riding. So, it should be no surprise that the Spring Myrtle Beach Bike Week is a riding rally.

Additionally, there are special Bike Week motorcycle riding tours. And, of course, you can find your path in the Myrtle Beach area. Next, there are other entertainment, vendors, and attractions.

Motorcycle Laws in Myrtle Beach & South Carolina

Importantly, as you’ve probably heard, the City of Myrtle Beach has made it challenging to hold Bike Week. Subsequently, you will want to follow the South Carolina and Myrtle Beach motorcycle laws. In addition, you will need to follow the general laws as they are enforced.

Motorcycle Laws in Myrtle Beach & South Carolina

Importantly, as you’ve probably heard, the City of Myrtle Beach has made it challenging to hold Bike Week. Subsequently, you will want to follow the South Carolina and Myrtle Beach motorcycle laws. In addition, you will need to follow the general laws as they are enforced.

  • South Carolina motorcycle laws require motorcycle helmets for both the rider and passenger under the age of twenty-one. And the helmet must be Department of Public Safety approved. Also, there must be a chin strap that reflects on both sides.
  • Goggles or face shields must be worn by those under twenty-one.
  • Although, if there is a motorcycle windscreen/windshield, the above goggle, and face shield requirement does not apply to the operator.
  • South Carolina motorcycle laws require motorcycle helmets for both the rider and passenger under the age of twenty-one. And the helmet must be Department of Public Safety approved. Also, there must be a chin strap that reflects on both sides.
  • Goggles or face shields must be worn by those under twenty-one.
  • Although, if there is a motorcycle windscreen/windshield, the above goggle, and face shield requirement does not apply to the operator.
  • Both the rider and passenger must have an attached “permanent and regular seat” under
  • You must be in the standard riding position while attending the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring. And this is facing forward with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.
  • Both hands must be on the handlebars under the motorcycle laws in South Carolina. So, it is illegal to carry anything that makes it so both hands are not on the handlebars.
  • Not surprisingly, you can’t hold onto another vehicle.
  • You can’t be in the same lane occupied by another motor vehicle.
  • South Carolina motorcycle laws prohibit lane splitting.
  • Footrests are required for both the rider and passenger under the SC motorcycle laws.
  • Rear-view mirrors are required in South Carolina.
  • There is strict enforcement of speeding and seat belt laws in Myrtle Beach.
  • To drink, you must be at least 21 years old. And this is enforced during the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally.
  • You can’t have an open container in a vehicle or a public location.
  • There is no loitering allowed in the City of Myrtle Beach.

Please note that the above summarizes the motorcycle laws in Myrtle Beach and South Carolina. Although we hope this gives you an overview of Myrtle Beach Bike Week, we are not attorneys, so please refer to the below legal statutes.

Myrtle Beach Motorcycle Laws & Other Laws

https://library.municode.com/sc/myrtle_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10726

South Carolina Motorcycle Laws – https://scdps.sc.gov/sites/scdps/files/Documents/ridesmart/South%20Carolina%20Motorcycle%20Laws%20Article29.pdf

Next, here is an article about how some of the residents of Myrtle Beach think of Bike Week https://journalnow.com/bikers-beware-myrtle-beach-passed-laws-to-discourage-may-motorcycle-meets-but-riders-with-their/article_b590d5c8-7d9b-5c79-b4e0-ed0633dac6a3.html As you know, the citizens put pressure on the City, so while at the Spring Myrtle Beach Bike Week, be careful.

Finally, check out what’s going on at the Fall Myrtle Beach Bike Week.




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