Section 50-26-40 - Restrictions on use of all-terrain vehicle (ATV)(A) The restrictions in this section apply to operation of all-terrain vehicles on those lands open to the public and are in addition to the requirements of Section 50-26-30.(B) It is unlawful to operate an all-terrain vehicle except in compliance with the local regulations and restrictions for all-terrain vehicle operation.(C) A person sixteen years of age or younger who operates an all-terrain vehicle must be accompanied by an adult.(D) It is unlawful to operate an all-terrain vehicle between one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise unless it is operated with headlights turned on.(E) It is unlawful to cross any watercourse on an all-terrain vehicle except at a designated ford, crossing, bridge, or if the watercourse is bisected by a trail.(F) An all-terrain vehicle must have an effective muffler system in good working condition, a USDA Forest Service approved spark arrester in good working condition, and a brake system in good operating condition.(G) It is unlawful to operate an all-terrain vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance.(H) It is unlawful to operate an all-terrain vehicle in a reckless manner.(I) Nothing contained in this chapter prevents the operation of an all-terrain vehicle on a beach, or between the breakers and the shoreline of the beach, if the all-terrain vehicle is operated in a manner approved by the entity that owns or controls the area.Added by 2011 S.C. Acts, Act No. 24 (HB 3562), s 1, eff. 7/1/2011.