Roadway laws and tips to remember

Attention residents, locals and visitors... The City of Myrtle Beach's top priority year-round is public safety. Here are a few roadway laws and tips to keep in mind.

- Practice safe, courteous driving habits in our community.

- Be on the lookout for all forms of transportation, including cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, mopeds, golf carts, buses and pedestrians.

- Avoid all distractions, including handheld devices.

- Do not drink and drive.

- Check mirrors and blind spots frequently.

- Practice defensive driving.

- Never tailgate; keep a safe distance between your vehicle and others.

- Never drive if feeling drowsy.

- Speed limits are strictly enforced; if not otherwise posted, the city-wide speed limit is 30 m.p.h.

- Be a calm and considerate driver.

- South Carolina law requires motorcycle operators and passengers under 21 years of age to wear an approved helmet.

- It is unlawful to weave in and out and in-between traffic.

- Motorcycle burnouts are illegal; motorcycle riders “holding” intersections to allow their group to continue without having to obey traffic signals or signs is illegal.

- Racing is illegal.

- Seatbelt laws are strictly enforced.

- State law prohibits texting while driving.

- No more than two motorcycles may park in a single public space; if it's a pay to park space, both must pay.

- Excessive revving and acceleration is a violation of the noise ordinance.

- The Myrtle Beach Police Department utilizes nearly 800 surveillance cameras and 42 license plate readers throughout the city.

Be safe, have fun and obey laws!