Horry County, SC Mobility & Curb Rules: Shared E-Scooter Rules (2026)

Section 13-13, adopted by Ordinance No. 31-2026 on May 5, 2026, defines a "personal electric device" (PED) as an electric-powered seated wheeled device, covering e-scooters whether privately owned or picked up from a shared rental fleet; it excludes electric personal assistive mobility devices and e-bikes, which are covered elsewhere in state law. Subsection (b) makes it unlawful to ride a PED on any roadway posted above 20 mph except while crossing at an intersection, on any public sidewalk, or on county-owned or -operated property, including parking lots, parks or other recreational or green space, unless the county has designated that property otherwise.

Riders may also not carry more passengers than the device is built for, exceed 20 mph, operate recklessly on a roadway, bike lane, or multi-use path, or ride while holding, texting on, or watching video on a mobile electronic device. Between sunset and sunrise a PED must carry a front lamp visible 500 feet and a rear red reflector visible from 50 to 300 feet. Riders must exercise due care, yield to pedestrians, and sound an audible signal before passing one. None of this limits a law enforcement officer's separate authority to enforce state traffic law.