Bill > S0705

This bill amends two sections of South Carolina's traffic law to establish stricter penalties for disobeying official traffic-control devices. Specifically, the bill adds a new penalty provision to Section 56-5-950, which requires drivers to follow instructions from traffic control devices (such as stop signs, traffic lights, or road signs), mandating a fine of two hundred dollars and court costs for violations. Simultaneously, the bill updates Section 56-1-720, the state's point system for driving records, to assess six points against a driver's record for disobeying an official traffic-control device. Previously, this violation was listed with 4 points, and the bill increases it to 6 points. The change means that drivers who ignore traffic signals or signs will face more significant consequences, including a higher financial penalty and a more substantial impact on their driving record, which could potentially lead to license suspension if too many points accumulate. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor, signaling the state's intent to enhance traffic safety and driver compliance with traffic control devices.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0705&session=126&summary=B