First, the Myrtle Beach Bike Week (MBBW) Spring Rally is “The Carolinas’ Largest Motorcycle Event.” Notably, Spring Bike Week, compared to the fall rally in Myrtle Beach, is the larger of the two rallies held in the Grand Strand.
But both Bike Weeks in Myrtle Beach are a lot of fun. And both are LightningCustoms.com’s 2026 Major Motorcycle Rallies.
Motorcycle Laws in Myrtle Beach & South Carolina
South Carolina motorcycle laws require helmets for both the rider and passenger under the age of twenty-one. The Department of Public Safety must approve the helmet
-Goggles or face shields must be worn by those under twenty-one.
However, if there is a motorcycle windscreen/windshield, the above goggle and face shield requirement does not apply to the operator.
-South Carolina motorcycle laws require motorcycle helmets for both the rider and passenger under the age of twenty-one. The helmet must be Department of Public Safety approved. Also, there must be a chin strap that reflects on both sides.
-Goggles or face shields must be worn by those under twenty-one.
However, the above goggles and face shield requirements do not apply to the operator if a motorcycle windscreen or windshield is present.
-Both the rider and passenger must have an attached “permanent and regular seat.”
-You must be in the standard riding position while attending the Spring Myrtle Beach Bike Rally. And this is facing forward with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.
-Both hands must be on the handlebars under the motorcycle laws in South Carolina. So, it is illegal to carry anything that prevents both hands from being on the handlebars during the Myrtle Beach Spring Rally.
-Not surprisingly, you can’t hold onto another vehicle.
-You can’t be in the same lane occupied by another motor vehicle.
-South Carolina motorcycle laws prohibit lane splitting.
-Footrests are required for both the rider and passenger under the SC motorcycle laws.
-Rear-view mirrors are required in South Carolina.
-There is strict enforcement of speeding and seat belt laws in Myrtle Beach.
-To drink, you must be at least 21 years old. This is enforced during the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally.
-You can’t have an open container in a vehicle or a public location.
-No loitering is allowed in the City of Myrtle Beach.
Please note that the above summarizes the motorcycle laws in Myrtle Beach and South Carolina. Although we hope this gives you an overview of Spring Bike Week in Myrtle Beach laws, we are not attorneys; please refer to the legal statutes below.
Myrtle Beach Motorcycle Laws & Other Laws
https://library.municode.com/sc/myrtle_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=10726
South Carolina Motorcycle Laws – https://scdps.sc.gov/sites/scdps/files/Documents/ridesmart/South%20Carolina%20Motorcycle%20Laws%20Article29.pdf
Next, here is an article about how some of the residents of Myrtle Beach think of Bike Week https://journalnow.com/bikers-beware-myrtle-beach-passed-laws-to-discourage-may-motorcycle-meets-but-riders-with-their/article_b590d5c8-7d9b-5c79-b4e0-ed0633dac6a3.html. As you know, the citizens put pressure on the City, so while at the Spring Myrtle Beach Bike Week, be careful.
** Finally, take a look at our calendar of motorcycle events to find your next event.
