For those who haven't yet seen what the City of Myrtle Beach has done, or would like to see a quick reference, below is a summary of the laws that Myrtle Beach put into affect last year. Whether your in favor of these new laws, or opposed, you can certainly see why most of bike week is now taking place "outside" the City.
NOISE
Loud mufflers, straight pipes banned. Cannot rev engine and noise in general is forbidden.
HELMETS
Everyone on a bike must wear protective headgear and safety glasses at all times in which the bike is moving.
PARKING SPACES
A limit of two bikes per parking space is now the limit.
CURFEW
From 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. for juveniles (those under 18). This has a few exceptions. Should someone violate this, the juvenile will be detained and parents will be called.
ALCOHOL SALES
No selling of alcohol is allowed after 2:00 a.m., unless it's a bar and the bar receives an exemption in which it must apply for.
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
No drinking of alcohol and no open alcohol containers in a person's possession is allowed in parking lots and parking garages of any sort of business.
SKIPPING OUT ON RESTAURANT BILLS
It is considered a crime to walk out on your bill at a restaurant. In the event that you dispute your bill, you are required to leave your name and address.
LOITERING No loitering in parking lots of any business that are posted. No loitering at all in parking lots of businesses after the business has closed. Store parking are only for the particular store customers.
PARKING LOTS
Parking lots and landscaped areas of any business adjacent to a road or any street is not to be used for any sort of partying. People cannot set up chairs, drink, set up coolers or a food service, etc., in these areas.
GAS STATIONS & CONVENIENCE STORES
These businesses will be required to have security standards. This includes drive-through stores. There is to be no loitering or gathering in the parking areas unless there is a contemporaneous commercial activity. The parking lots are only for the store's customers. No partying in the parking lots.
TRAILERS AND OVERSIZE VEHICLES
These are not allowed to be parked on the street. They must only be parked in parking lots or storage lots that are approved for these.
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION - MOTEL CHECK_-IN
Minors (under 18) can not check into a motel unless they are accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian. Anyone visiting as a guest in a room must be identified. All parking for guests require tags for all guest vehicles.
This is just a summary and is not intended to be all inclusive of all of the new ordinances. Please consult with the actual ordinance if you have a legal issue or consult with an attorney.
Robert Johnston
Myrtle Beach
(843) 946-0099
