Field Sobriety Tests Are Not Always Reliable In South Carolina, law enforcement must record every field sobriety test they conduct. There are three tests that are typically administered in accordance to guidelines outlined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Those tests include the following: An eye test, during which an officer looks at eye […]
Report: NC Law Enforcement More Likely to Search Black Drivers Recent headlines in local and national news have detailed the traffic stop in South Carolina that resulted in a white officer fatally shooting a black man. According to reports, the victim ran from his vehicle during a routine traffic stop. While details of that incident […]
What Happens After You Get Arrested for DUI? DUI arrests in South Carolina are fairly common. According to the State Research Department, there were 14,742 drunk driving arrests in 2013. It is important to note that an arrest does not equate to a conviction. In fact, many people successfully challenge their arrest. If you have […]
South Carolina’s Vehicle Registration Requirements A costly but avoidable ticket in South Carolina involves registering a vehicle. Driving with expired license plate tags is a primary offense that can result in law enforcement pulling over a car. Most people only think about this once a year when the fees are due. Yet making sure a […]
How Blood Alcohol Concentration Affects DUI Penalties Last year, a North Carolina school bus driver was pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to court documents, the 63-year-old man registered an alcohol blood concentration of 0.16 on a breath test. In both North Carolina and South Carolina, that concentration equates to serious consequences. […]
Many Different Factors Can Impact a Driver’s Blood Alcohol Content Level In South Carolina, it is illegal for drivers to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level at or above 0.08, states the Governors Highway Safety Association. However, because a driver’s BAC level can be affected by many different factors, some drivers may […]
Study: Drowsy Driving Just as Dangerous as Drunk Driving Last year, a truck driver made national headlines when he slammed into the limo of comedian and actor Tracy Morgan. As a result of the accident, one man was killed and Morgan was seriously injured. A criminal complaint alleged that the truck driver had not slept […]
Officer’s Observations vs Yours Law enforcement in South Carolina are permitted to pull over vehicles on merely the suspicion that a law has been broken. In many cases, this suspicion stems from something that has been observed: swerving, a missing tail light or following another vehicle too closely. For drivers who choose to challenge these […]
Alcohol and Its Effects on Older Drivers Drinking and driving is not a good idea for anyone, but the behavior may be especially dangerous for older motorists. A 2014 study from the University of Florida took a look at how just one drink affects drivers in two age groups: 25- to 35-year-olds and 55- to […]
Possible Changes Coming to South Carolina DUI Law In South Carolina, when a person is arrested on suspicion of DUI, the arrest must be videotaped, unless the arresting officer swears that a camera was not available at the time. All aspects of the arrest, including any field sobriety tests, must be recorded. State law establishes […]
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