Mustang drivers in Myrtle Beach, SC getting tickets. Here’s what law they are breaking

You may have noticed, or heard, quite a number of Mustangs in the Myrtle Beach area this week.

The sports cars are in the city for the annual Mustang Week , which will continue through Saturday.

The highlight will be the car show that takes place on Friday and the cruise-in Saturday at the former Myrtle Beach Mall, 10177 N. Kings Highway. The week is expected to bring about 30,000 Mustang enthusiasts from across the country.

Those attending the event have been posting video on social media, including footage that shows Myrtle Beach Police pulling over vehicles for violating city traffic ordinances. One of the biggest: Drivers revving their engines.

It’s against the law for a vehicle to excessively race their engine, according to the city ordinance .

Also, while you’re out cruising, checking out the sites along Ocean Boulevard, drivers need to keep the sounds under control.

Drivers can receive tickets for using their vehicle’s horn too much, as it’s unlawful for any person to unnecessarily blow any horn or unnecessarily use any other sound signal.

Speeding is another issue, which is only 25 mph along Ocean Boulevard, and 35 mph along North Kings Highway near the Myrtle Beach Mall.

But when it comes to cruising, it’s OK to do it early in the morning hours. The city lifts its rule of no cruising between 2 to 6 a.m. from 3rd and 21st avenues North on the boulevard after Labor Day.

Other things to consider is that South Carolina law requires seat belts to be worn at all times in a moving vehicle. And open containers of beer, wine or liquor are prohibited in vehicles or any public place, including streets, sidewalks and beach areas.