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South Carolina Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: How Can I Keep My License After A Dui Conviction?
  A: In order to retain your license after a DUI conviction, a person must obtain SR­22 insurance for 3 years.
• Q: What Is The Interstate Compact Act?
  A: In 1961 the US Congress enacted the Interstate Driver License Compact. All states except Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin have elected to … More
• Q: What Is The Implied Consent Law?
  A: Any person driving a vehicle in the State of South Carolina is considered to have given his or her consent to submit to a breath test or a blood or urine analysis to … More
• Q: Does A Dui, A Refusal To Submit To Tests, Or Certain Bac Levels Will Result In The Suspension Of Driving Privileges?
  A: Yes
• Q: How Long Is The License Suspension For A Conviction For Dui 1st Offense?
  A: Driving privileges are suspended six months. To reinstate driving privileges, the driver must obtain SR­22 insurance for 3 years (at a substantially higher rate … More
• Q: How Long Is The License Suspension For A Conviction For Dui 2nd Offense?
  A: Driving privileges are suspended for one­year. To reinstate driving privileges, the driver must obtain SR­22 insurance for 3 years (at a substantially higher … More
• Q: How Long Is The License Suspension For A Refusal To Submit To Testing (Dui 1st)?
  A: 90 day suspension (regardless whether the driver is convicted of DUI). Driver may challenge the suspension by requesting, within 30 days, an "administrative hearing." … More
• Q: How Long Is The License Suspension For A Refusal To Submit To Testing (Dui 2nd Within 10 Years)?
  A: 180 day suspension (regardless whether the driver is convicted of DUI). Driver may challenge the suspension by requesting, within 30 days, an "administrative hearing." … More
• Q: How Long Is The License Suspension For A Bac Equal To Or Greater Than .10?
  A: Driver must enroll in ADSAP within 30 days or license is suspended (regardless whether the driver is convicted of DUI). SR­22 Insurance is not required after …
• Q: How Long Is The License Suspension For A Bac Equal To Or Greater Than .15 (Dui 1st)?
  A: 30 day suspension (regardless whether the driver is convicted of DUI). Driver may challenge the suspension by requesting, within 30 days, an "administrative hearing." … More
• Q: How Long Is The License Suspension For A Bac Equal To Or Greater Than .15 (Dui 2nd Within 10 Years)?
  A: 60 day suspension (regardless whether the driver is convicted of DUI). Driver may challenge the suspension by requesting, within 30 days, an "administrative hearing." … More