Bill > S0015

This bill amends South Carolina law to modify penalties for habitual offenders by creating an exception that allows a person declared a habitual offender to legally operate a moped if they have a valid moped operator's license. Currently, habitual offenders are prohibited from operating any motor vehicle, which previously included mopeds. The bill also removes the existing requirement that the Department of Motor Vehicles must notify the Attorney General or local solicitor when a habitual offender is charged with driving violations. Under the existing law, a habitual offender who is caught operating a motor vehicle while under a driving prohibition can be charged with a felony and face up to five years in prison. The new provision specifically exempts moped operation from these penalties, provided the operator has a valid moped license. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, offering habitual offenders a limited means of transportation via moped that was previously unavailable to them.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=15&session=126&summary=B