South Carolina Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• 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
• Q: What Are Temporary And Restricted Licenses?
  A: A temporary alcohol restricted license allows the person to drive without any restrictive conditions pending the outcome of the administrative hearing. If the … More
• Q: Do I Have A Right To Trial By Jury?
  A: Many (particularly the press) have speculated that South Carolina's new DUI law (Driving With An Unlawful Alcohol Concentration) now takes away a person's right to a … More
• Q: What Are The Speed Limits In South Carolina?
  A: Unless Otherwise Posted Absolute Interstate 70 mph Ltd Access Rds 55 mph Other Primary Rds 55 mph Residential 30 mph More
• Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar Yes Photo Radar Yes Aircraft No Laser Yes More
• Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
  A: Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
• Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
  A: No
• Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
  A: Speeding Yes Parking Yes Equipment Yes DWI Yes More
• Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
  A: Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … More
• Q: What Is A Member Driver License Compact?
  A: If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.
• Q: When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?
  A: Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $1,000 must be reported immediately to the local authorities and within 15 days to the … More