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trukman1 · 03-20-2004, 02:51 AM

Am thinking of relocating to South Carolina in the near future. Wanted to know, what can I expect to face as far as vehicle inspections, emissions checks, etc. as well as how strict your LEO's are on tires (extending past fenders), ride heights, etc. Also, emissions check status for trucks over 30 years old. Thanks for any help in this matter. Just want to know what to expect when I get there. Thanks again, Trukman1

tphsmith · 03-20-2004, 07:51 AM

I live in Charlotte SC has no inspection at all

**lock** · 03-20-2004, 10:58 AM

I know people from the Charlotte area that have moved to SC just to get away from inspections. SC is a great place to live for car nuts!

BET68 · 03-20-2004, 02:09 PM

NO INSPECTION,HOT SUMMER,WARMER WINTERS THAN OHIO!! COME ON DOWN

Bryan H · 03-20-2004, 08:43 PM

I live in SC and there are no inspections at all. No emission checks or anything. You pretty much can do what you want until you get pulled over and then you can get ticketed for bald tires, excessive noise, etc. I drove my pickup to the exhaust shop with straight headers in a very small town which is about 10 miles from my house a didn't get stopped. Of course i never seen a cop either. I've heard rumors they were coming out with a very strict inspection and emissions check 4 or 5 years ago but it hasn't happened yet. I do know if you get pulled over you better have your registration and proof of insurance or you will be automatically ticketed. And wearing seat belts is the law too.

trukman1 · 03-22-2004, 01:35 AM

Thanks for the info...(and the welcome to come on down!) Was stationed at FT. Bragg years ago and always wanted to retire to the South. Will keep everyone posted as to my progress. Will be looking into northeast corner area. Wish me luck (Wife isn't crazy about move but she'll get over it!) Anyhow, thanks for the input. Another reason this board is great! Trukman1

03-20-2004, 02:51 AM	#1
trukman1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Posts: 737	South Carolina Questions... Am thinking of relocating to South Carolina in the near future. Wanted to know, what can I expect to face as far as vehicle inspections, emissions checks, etc. as well as how strict your LEO's are on tires (extending past fenders), ride heights, etc. Also, emissions check status for trucks over 30 years old. Thanks for any help in this matter. Just want to know what to expect when I get there. Thanks again, Trukman1 __________________ 1967 K30 461/TH400/Np205/D60/14FF/BDS MTZ 375/75/16 on 16x10 Pro Comps

03-20-2004, 07:51 AM	#2
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	no worries I live in Charlotte SC has no inspection at all

03-20-2004, 10:58 AM	#3
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	I know people from the Charlotte area that have moved to SC just to get away from inspections. SC is a great place to live for car nuts! __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

03-20-2004, 02:09 PM	#4
BET68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BREVARD NC Posts: 156	SOUTH CAROLINA NO INSPECTION,HOT SUMMER,WARMER WINTERS THAN OHIO!! COME ON DOWN __________________ NAMASTE B&E 1971 LONGHORN C-30 1969 LONGHORN C-20 1968 DUALLY 1970 STEP SIDE PROJECT 1972 CST C-20 1980 M-80 MALIBU FOR SALE 1974 NOVA FOR SALE:

03-20-2004, 08:43 PM	#5
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	I live in SC and there are no inspections at all. No emission checks or anything. You pretty much can do what you want until you get pulled over and then you can get ticketed for bald tires, excessive noise, etc. I drove my pickup to the exhaust shop with straight headers in a very small town which is about 10 miles from my house a didn't get stopped. Of course i never seen a cop either. I've heard rumors they were coming out with a very strict inspection and emissions check 4 or 5 years ago but it hasn't happened yet. I do know if you get pulled over you better have your registration and proof of insurance or you will be automatically ticketed. And wearing seat belts is the law too. __________________ 1980 Malibu Classic 2 dr coupe 1964 Impala SS 4 speed 1968 GMC (major project) grandpa bought new 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Shortbed Fleetside 2008 GMC Canyon (daily driver)

03-22-2004, 01:35 AM	#6
trukman1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Posts: 737	Thanks for the info...(and the welcome to come on down!) Was stationed at FT. Bragg years ago and always wanted to retire to the South. Will keep everyone posted as to my progress. Will be looking into northeast corner area. Wish me luck (Wife isn't crazy about move but she'll get over it!) Anyhow, thanks for the input. Another reason this board is great! Trukman1 __________________ 1967 K30 461/TH400/Np205/D60/14FF/BDS MTZ 375/75/16 on 16x10 Pro Comps

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