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South Carolina

Driving Laws Information

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License Revocation:


In accordance with driving law in South Carolina, your license will be revoked when:  

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  • You are found guilty of killing any person while driving a car in a careless manner.
  • You are found guilty of any felony in which a motor vehicle is used.
  • You are involved in any accident in which someone is killed or injured and you fail to stop and give assistance
  • You are convicted of driving a motor vehicle engaged in a race on a public street or highway.
  • You furnish false information pertaining to financial responsibility on your motor vehicle registration.
  • You become mentally or physically incompetent to drive.
  • Driving Without a License

Under South Carolina driving law, the penalty for driving without a license includes a fine and/or imprisonment.


South Carolina Sobriety Checkpoints Law:


South Carolina Sobriety checkpoints are a valuable component of a comprehensive enforcement strategy aimed at deterring alcohol-impaired driving. Research shows that the key to effective deterrence is the public's perception of the likelihood of being caught in violation of the law. The public identifies checkpoint activity with increased risk of apprehension. Checkpoints are conducted weekly.

 

South Carolina Point Reduction System:

 

Driving While Intoxicated    10
Reckless Driving    08
Eluding/Attempting to Elude    06
Drag Racing    06
Failure to Yield Right of Way    04
Improper Passing    04
Driving Wrong Side of Roadway    04
Stop Sign/Light Violation    03

 

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