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Spartanburg County, SC Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

County rule
Code § 74-77 (unincorporated roads)
Size/weight limits
Code § 74-71
Combination limit
4 units, 65 feet, under 20 mph
Purpose
Protect roads and bridges
State reference
S.C. Code § 56-5-4055

Summary

Spartanburg County prohibits placing any oversized load or vehicle on public roads in the unincorporated county if it could not lawfully be on county roads. Size and weight limits protect roads and bridges from damage or collapse.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Spartanburg County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

...no vehicle or load shall be placed on the public roads in the unincorporated area of the county if such oversized load or vehicle could not be lawfully on the roads of this county.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 29).

Full Breakdown

Spartanburg County Code § 74-77 provides that, notwithstanding any permit or exemption provision, no oversized load or vehicle may be placed on public roads in the unincorporated county if it could not lawfully be on the county's roads. Section 74-71 makes it unlawful to place on any county road a vehicle exceeding the article's size or weight limits; the county may allow combinations up to four units and 65 feet at speeds under 20 mph. The stated purpose is to prevent collapse or damage to roads and bridges not built for such vehicles. State reference: S.C. Code § 56-5-4055.

Violations & Fines

Placing an oversized or overweight vehicle on a county road is a misdemeanor; the county may weigh vehicles, require unloading of excess weight, and hold owners liable for road damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drive an oversized load on unincorporated Spartanburg County roads?
Not if it could not lawfully be on county roads; § 74-77 bars oversized loads or vehicles regardless of permits or exemptions to protect roads and bridges.
What size vehicle combinations are allowed?
The county may permit combinations of up to four units and 65 feet on unincorporated public roads, limited to speeds not exceeding 20 miles per hour (§ 74-71).

Sources & Official References

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