South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 56, Motor Vehicles
S.C. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 56-5-4100: Preventing escape of materials loaded on vehicles; cleaning the highways of escaped substances or cargo
What this law says, in plain English
Vehicles on public highways must be constructed or loaded to prevent cargo from escaping. Loads of rock, gravel, or waste must meet height limits, be covered, or be otherwise secured. Drivers must remove loose material and ensure fastened loads; operators whose cargo falls must clean the highway and pay costs.
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