South Carolina’s Texting Ban

South Carolina finally passed a statewide texting ban on June 9, 2014. Here is what you need to know:

1. the ban takes place immediately, but law enforcement officers can only issue warnings for the first 180 days;
2. the ban makes it unlawful to “compose, send, or read” all types of electronic messages including texts, instant messages, or emails;
3. law enforcement officers must have a “clear and unobstructed view” before they can pull a violator over;
4. the penalty is $25.00 for a single violation or a maximum of $50.00 for multiple violations;
5. drivers can still use their GPS for navigation purposes;
6. a violation is not a crime;
7. records of violations are not kept by the SC DMV and can not be reported to the violator’s insurance company;

Click here for the full text of the law.

If you have been hurt in a car accident:

1. Please read why I don’t believe it was an accident, here;
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3. Call at 888-510-9359 or contact me for a free consultation. There is no obligation.