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Introduced
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
124th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, So As To Enact The "south Carolina Hands-free Act"; To Amend Section 56-5-3890, Relating To The Unlawful Use Of A Wireless Telecommunications Device While Operating A Motor Vehicle, So As To Delete Certain Terms, Define New Terms, Revise The Circumstances When It Is Unlawful To Operate A Motor Vehicle While Using A Wireless Telecommunications Device, And Revise The Penalty For A Violation Of This Provision And The Allocation Of The Fines Collected; To Amend Section 56-1-720, Relating To Points Assessed Against A Person's Motor Vehicle Record For Committing Certain Violations, So As To Provide Distracted Driving Is A Two-point Violation; And To Provide That At Certain Points Along The State's Interstate Highways, The Department Of Transportation Shall Notify Motorists Of The Provisions Of This Act.
AI Summary
This bill, the "South Carolina Hands-Free Act," aims to prohibit the use of wireless telecommunications devices and stand-alone electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle on public highways in the state. The bill defines key terms, outlines the specific prohibited activities, and provides exceptions for certain situations, such as when the vehicle is lawfully parked or when using voice-based communication. The bill also increases the fine for violations, assesses two points against the driver's record, and requires the Department of Public Safety to use a portion of the fines to conduct public awareness campaigns on the new law and the dangers of distracted driving. Additionally, the Department of Transportation is required to erect notification signs at interstate highway entrances to inform drivers of the law's existence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Bill Taylor (R)*,
Bruce Bryant (R),
Cal Forrest (R),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Tim McGinnis (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bryant (on 02/02/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3360&session=124&summary=B | 12/11/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/3360_20201209.htm | 12/12/2020 |
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