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+ |