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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