Comments on: First lawsuit revs up to fight anti-rally laws

By: Tony Squires

Tony Squires — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:10:55 +0000

I think we should all sign a petition or get a good attorney to fight this and put the MB mayor and the police chief out of a job. Any good attorney can tell you whether a city can override a stse law. I say NO they cannot from what I have read. I really hope the beach does not ruin bike week, it brings in half a million in 1 week easy and in the past helped business owners make it through the winter months when the beach closed.

By: Pete

Pete — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:18:49 +0000

By: Economy, Politics Taking Toll On Motorcycling: Events & Industry | Motorcycle Cruiser Links

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:47:03 +0000

[...] Other potentially significant news for motorcyclists is pending legislation intended, in part, to limit motorcycle rallies. Back in September of 2008, the Myrtle Beach City Council passed 15 ordinances aimed at motorcycles and motorcycle events (See article). These ordinances include a curfew for underage individuals, administrative processes to address parking issues, new rules for checking into a hotel or motel, and a mandatory citywide helmet law. While these ordinances will not become law unless they are passed in a second reading, the potential is significant and Motorcycle Rally supporters have fired back with lawsuits (see article). [...]

By: Thomas C McLaughlin III

Thomas C McLaughlin III — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:43:26 +0000

I would like to know how a city can override state laws South Carolina state law states rides that anyone over 21 years old dose not have to were a helmet so how can a city over ride the state