Surfside Beach Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance Coverage Requirements in Surfside Beach

• Minimum Liability Limits in Surfside Beach, SC: 25/50/25 ^[2]
• • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 for one individual injured in an accident
  • 50  Required coverage up to $50,000 for all persons injured in an accident
  • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 for property damage in an accident

• Insurer Verification of Insurance in Surfside Beach ^[2]
• • Insurer must notify Department of Motor Vehicles or other state agency of cancellation or nonrenewal.
  • Insurers must submit entire list of insurance in effect, which may be compared with registrations at a state agency. Also known as a computer data law.

Surfside Beach Motorcycle Insurance Liability Requirements

Mandatory motorcycle insurance coverage for riders in the state of Surfside Beach, SC.

• Motorcycle Insurance Requirements in Surfside Beach ^[2]
• • Bodily injury liability coverage
  • Property damage liability coverage
  • Uninsured motorist coverage

Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Surfside Beach

• • Motorcycle helmets required for 20 and younger. ^[3]

Motorcycle License Regulations in Surfside Beach, SC ^[3]

Detailed information about Surfside Beach laws and regulations regarding obtaining and maintaining a motorcycle license in the state.

• Motorcycle License Laws in Surfside Beach
• • A motorcycle vehicle examination will be provided where the knowledge and skills examination for a commercial driver's license is offered.
  • The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) offers a safety course for motorcycle riders throughout South Carolina.

Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Surfside Beach, SC ^[3]

Various regulations and laws in Surfside Beach regarding riders and passengers of motorcycles, as well as the equipment used on bikes.

• Motorcycle Equipment Laws in Surfside Beach
• • It is illegal for any person under the age of 21 to operate or ride on a motorcycle or a moped unless he or she wears a protective helmet approved by the Department. Such a helmet must be equipped with either a neck or chin strap and be reflectorized on both sides.
  • It is illegal for any person under the age of 21 to operate a moped or a motorcycle unless he or she wears goggles or a face shield of a type approved by the Department.
  • Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, must be equipped with footrests for that passenger.
  • Every motorcycle and every moped must be equipped with at least 1 and not more than 2 headlamps. Every motorcycle and every moped must have at least 1 rear reflector.
  • Any person who operates a motorcycle or moped must have the headlights on at all times.