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Myrtle Beach police cite dozens for violating new law
by Johnny Green
Posted: 03.02.2009 at 3:07 PM
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Read more: Local, Myrtle Beach Police Department, Helmet Law, Freedom Ride, Citations, Beaver Bar, Murrells Inlet

A biker gets ticketed Saturday by MBPD for not wearing a helmet.  / Graeme Moore
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Myrtle Beach police passed out a total of 63 tickets last Saturday. It was the first day the new helmet law took effect.

One group in particular that made it easy for the city.

A group of bikers left the Beaver Bar in Murrells Inlet, and headed to Myrtle Beach for what they called a "Freedom Ride."

Some wore helmets, but many did not.

The police department issued the following citations:

Helmet/Eyewear Infraction Tickets- 57

Helmet/Eyewear Warning Tickets- 5

Parking Warning Ticket- 1

 

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