The Trouble With Breath Tests During a DUI investigation, South Carolina law enforcement may ask a driver to submit to a breath test. Under the state’s implied consent law, refusing to take the test will automatically result in a six-month license suspension or even longer for people who have had more than one such offense. […]
Commercial Drivers Licenses and Traffic Tickets In January of this year, a 21-year-old man from South Carolina was involved in a wreck in North Carolina. According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, the man was not licensed to operate the flatbed truck he was operating at the time of the accident. At a highway juncture, the driver […]
A Look at Ignition Interlock Devices Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently issued a report stating that South Carolina ranks at the top of the list for DUI-related deaths. Pulling the data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, MADD reports that in 2013, 335 people died as the result of an accident in which alcohol […]
How and Why to Obtain Your Driving Record In South Carolina, the Department of Motor Vehicles can place points on your driving record following a traffic violation or infraction. It is important for drivers to know the standing of their license in order to prevent further penalties. Viewing Your Driving Record You have several options […]
Report: South Carolina Has Most Fatal Crashes Recently, Car Insurance Comparison reviewed multiple pieces of data to put together a report titled “Worst Drivers By State.” South Carolina topped the list, sharing the honor with Montana. According to the report, insurance companies could use the information to increase rates, which is bad news for residents […]
What Constitutes Reckless Driving? In early January, a 17-year-old was driving a stolen vehicle in North Carolina when he ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle. According to WFMY News, the driver left the scene of the crime but was arrested after law enforcement tracked him down on foot. The young man faces […]
What is traffic school? You may have heard people talking about going to traffic school, or perhaps you have spoken to someone who has suggested it to you as a means for reducing the number of points on your record. In South Carolina, there are several different places where defensive driving programs – which must […]
The Facts About Traffic Stops In 2009, two men were pulled over on a North Carolina highway after law enforcement noticed the vehicle had a broken taillight. The police then conducted a search of the vehicle and found cocaine. The state’s rules dictate that just one broken taillight is not an offense, and the officer […]
The 5 Best Ways to Avoid a Speeding Ticket The simple answer to, “How can I avoid a speeding ticket?” is, “Don’t speed.” Even the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration reports that at least half of all drivers tend to keep up with faster traffic despite knowing the dangers of speeding. So how can […]
Welcome to our South Carolina traffic law Blog Welcome to our South Carolina traffic law Blog. We strive to provide you with current updated news and information relating to traffic offenses, changes in laws, license and insurance points from the perspective of a North Carolina and South Carolina attorney. Should you have a specific legal […]
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