South Carolina has a great number of places to ride your ATV. From the sandy beachfront areas to the lushly forested ATV trails, there aren't a huge number of rules and regulation for riding your ATV in South Carolina, but here are a few that you need to know in order to ride legally.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is currently the governmental branch that oversees all ATV rules and regulations for anyone who wishes to ride their ATV in the State. At present time, you only need a permit issued by the Forestry Commission to ride your ATV on any publicly managed lands. No registration is required, however you must possess a valid drivers license and if you are an ATVer under the age of 16, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver over the age of 18 if you plan on riding your ATV on any of South Carolina's publicly managed lands.
The fee to purchase a permit to ride your ATV in any of South Carolina's open trails can run you frojm $5 for a daily permit to $25 for a annual permit to ride your ATV from one riding season to the next in South Carolina. Obviously, if you're a frequent ATVer, you can see the savings you will get if you purchase an annual ATV riding permit.
Helmets and goggles are not required when riding your ATV, however they are just a good idea to wear when you're riding. South Carolina does require that you have a noise muffler in place and spark arrestor installed on your ATV prior to riding.
