Bill > H4770

This bill makes several changes to South Carolina's traffic laws regarding the use of photographic evidence for issuing traffic citations. Specifically, the bill repeals Section 56-7-35 and amends Sections 56-5-710 and 56-5-70 to remove provisions that allow local authorities to issue uniform traffic tickets based on photographic evidence for speeding or disregarding traffic control devices. The amendments prohibit local authorities from using unattended or attended cameras, including those used with radar speed detection devices, to issue traffic citations. The bill maintains local authorities' existing powers to regulate traffic, such as parking, traffic signals, and speed limits in public parks, but explicitly restricts the use of photographic evidence as a basis for issuing citations. The only exception to this prohibition is during declared emergencies when federal relief regulations are in effect, and even then, the person receiving a citation must be served notice within one hour of the violation, with some medical and collision-related exceptions. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4770&session=126&summary=B