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South Carolina Drunk Driving Laws and Statistics

South Carolina Drunk Driving Laws

  • BAC Limit: 0.08
  • Enhanced Penalty BAC Level: 0.18
  • Zero Tolerance Level: 0.02
  • Implied Consent Law: Yes
  • License Suspension 1st Offense: 6 Months
  • License Suspension 2nd Offense: 1 Year
  • License Suspension 3rd Offense: 2 Years
  • Mandatory Jail Time: After 2nd Offense
  • Mandatory Alcohol Education: Possible
  • Mandatory Alcohol Treatment: Possible
  • Ignition Interlock Device: Yes
  • Vehicle Confiscation: After 4th Offense
  • Hardship License: No
  • Open Container Law: For driver and passengers

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South Carolina Drunk Driving Fatalities

Total Fatalities BAC=.00 BAC=.01-.07 BAC=.08+
1004 541 57 463

South Carolina Drunk Driving News

Search this site: - TheDigitel

Search this site: TheDigitel \"This is a perfect example of the problem with our DUI law. This is frustrating for law enforcement throughout South Carolina.\" According to Live 5 News, ... and more » more...

New, stiffer drunk driving laws aimed at improving state's woeful DUI death rate - Charleston Post Courier

New, stiffer drunk driving laws aimed at improving state\'s woeful DUI death rate Charleston Post Courier There is a new DUI law in South Carolina. Jeffrey B. Moore, the executive director of the South Carolina Sheriffs\' Association, brings us up to date. ... more...

Bolton: Giese's silence breaks a trust - The State

Bolton: Giese\'s silence breaks a trust The State He\'s using his knowledge of South Carolina\'s flawed DUI law to his advantage. Late last month, Mr. Giese was stopped going the wrong way on a one-way street ... more...

Second death in Darlington car crash - WMBF

Second death in Darlington car crash WMBF Also, the driver of the vehicle responsible for the accident is now being charged with felony DUI. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, ... and more » more...

Senator encourages driving safely during the summer - South Carolina Now

Senator encourages driving safely during the summer South Carolina Now Coincidentally, those state officials say, many deaths that occur over the Independence Day holiday are generally from DUI related crashes. ... more...

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