GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of South Carolina. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Helmets required for all riders under 21. Universal helmet law repealed 1980.
10 years
65 and over: renewal and vision test every 5 years
Illegal
None
None
70
70
70 (60 on specified segments)
70 (60 on specified segments)
60
60
.10 and .16
1 month (for BAC .15 or higher)
Yes
Mandatory for all convictions
Yes
No
Under 2 yrs or until height or weight limit reached in rear-facing seat
2-8 yrs in forward-facing child safety seat or in booster seat secured by lap/shoulder belt (lap belt alone is not permissible)
7 yrs or under in rear seat if available
7 yrs or under and 80 lbs or over or 57" or taller 8-17 yrs
No more than 2 under 21 unless to/from school
16 years, 6 months
15
6
40 (10)
15 / 6
EST: 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. EDT: 8 p.m. - 6 a.m.
Primary
8 and over
All
No
No
No
All drivers. Primary law.
n/a
Prohibited
n/a
Prohibited
Child Restraint Required
Under 2 yrs or until height or weight limit reached in rear-facing seat
2-8 yrs in forward-facing child safety seat or in booster seat secured by lap/shoulder belt (lap belt alone is not permissible)
7 yrs or under in rear seat if available
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years, 6 months
Type of Law
Primary
Hand-Held Ban?
No
Speed Cameras
Prohibited
Red Light Cameras
Prohibited
Speeding
$75-$200 or up to 30 days in jail, or both
No
Yes
