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Section
56-1-5
Department of Motor Vehicles Established; transfer of power from the Department of Public Safety; appointment, powers, and duties of the Executive Director; independent review.
Section
56-1-10
Definitions.
Section
56-1-15
Administration of driver's license examination; random testing of driver's license applicants; contractor's failure to conform to licensing laws.
Section
56-1-20
Driver's license required; surrender and disposition of out-of-state licenses; local licenses.
Section
56-1-25
Disclosure of confidential information during transfer of power to Department of Motor Vehicles.
Section
56-1-30
Persons exempt from licensing requirements.
Section
56-1-35
Driver's license for members of the armed services and dependents.
Section
56-1-40
Persons who may not be licensed or have their license renewed; beginner's permit.
Section
56-1-50
Beginner's permit; hours and conditions of vehicle operation; renewal and fee; driver's training course; eligibility for full licensure.
Section
56-1-70
Temporary driver's permit.
Section
56-1-80
Application for license or permit.
Section
56-1-85
REAL ID Act.
Section
56-1-87
REAL ID card issuance.
Section
56-1-90
Identification necessary for license.
Section
56-1-100
Application by unemancipated minor.
Section
56-1-110
Imputed liability of person signing application for damages caused by uninsured minor.
Section
56-1-120
Release from imputed liability by cancellation of permit or license.
Section
56-1-125
Registration with U.S. Selective Service when applying for driver's license or identification card.
Section
56-1-130
License examinations; basic and classified licenses.
Section
56-1-135
Designated driver for fire extinguishment, special endorsement; safety officers.
Section
56-1-140
Issuance of license; necessary fees, signature, and contents; veteran designation.
Section
56-1-143
Contribution to Donate Life South Carolina when obtaining or renewing driver's license.
Section
56-1-146
Surrender of driver's license by person convicted of certain crimes.
Section
56-1-148
Identifying code affixed on driver's license of person convicted of certain crimes.
Section
56-1-170
Restricted licenses; penalties for violations; hearings; special restricted driver's licenses.
Section
56-1-171
Suspension for failure to pay child support; route-restricted license.
Section
56-1-175
Issuance of conditional driver's license.
Section
56-1-176
Conditions for issuance of conditional driver's license and special restricted driver's license.
Section
56-1-180
Special restricted licenses for certain minors.
Section
56-1-185
Removal of restrictions postponed; suspension of license.
Section
56-1-187
Permitting dependent to operate motor vehicle without learner's permit or in violation of permit restrictions; civil penalties; admissibility of civil fine in private cause of action.
Section
56-1-190
License must be carried and exhibited on demand.
Section
56-1-200
Duplicate for lost or destroyed license; fee.
Section
56-1-205
Hearing impaired designations on driver's licenses.
Section
56-1-210
Expiration of license; renewal and re-examination; persons on active military duty.
Section
56-1-215
Renewal of expired license.
Section
56-1-218
Driver's license extensions.
Section
56-1-220
Vision screenings required for initial license; certification of minimum standards for renewal; unlawful operation of vehicle with defective vision; penalty.
Section
56-1-221
Medical Advisory Board.
Section
56-1-222
Driver's licenses issued to wearers of bioptic telescopic lenses.
Section
56-1-225
Reexamination of drivers involved in four accidents within twenty-four months.
Section
56-1-230
Notification of change of address or name.
Section
56-1-240
Cancellation and surrender of license.
Section
56-1-245
Conditions for waiver of license reinstatement fee.
Section
56-1-250
Cancellation of license or permit upon death of person signing minor's application.
Section
56-1-260
Effect of cancellation of license.
Section
56-1-270
Suspension, revocation, or restriction of license on re-examination.
Section
56-1-280
Mandatory suspension or revocation.
Section
56-1-285
Revocation or refusal to renew license for nonpayment of fees.
Section
56-1-286
Suspension of license or permit or denial of issuance of license or permit to persons under the age of twenty-one who drive motor vehicles with certain amount of alcohol concentration.
Section
56-1-288
Tax refund garnishment for failure to comply with financial responsibility.
Section
56-1-290
Revocation for operating unlicensed taxis in certain counties.
Section
56-1-292
Suspension for failure to pay for gasoline.
Section
56-1-300
Suspension or revocation of license without preliminary hearing.
Section
56-1-310
Suspension or revocation of nonresident's driving privilege.
Section
56-1-320
Suspension or revocation of resident's license or nonresident's driving privilege upon conviction in another state.
Section
56-1-330
Courts shall report certain convictions.
Section
56-1-340
Reports of convictions and records may be sent to other states; fees.
Section
56-1-345
Fees charged for Freedom of Information Act request.
Section
56-1-350
Notice of cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license; surrender of license.
Section
56-1-360
Form and proof of notice.
Section
56-1-365
Surrender of driver's license; fine; Department of Motor Vehicles to receive disposition and license surrender information; notice to defendant of suspension or revocation; multiple offenses; punishable offense.
Section
56-1-370
Review of cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section
56-1-380
Period of suspension or revocation; renewal or restoration of license.
Section
56-1-385
Reinstatement of permanently revoked driver's license.
Section
56-1-390
Fee for reinstatement of license; disposition of fee proceeds.
Section
56-1-395
Driver's license reinstatement fee payment program.
Section
56-1-396
Driver's license suspension amnesty period.
Section
56-1-400
Surrender of license; issuance of new license; endorsing suspension and ignition interlock device on license.
Section
56-1-420
Effect of dissolution of injunction restraining suspension or revocation of license.
Section
56-1-430
Appeal from conviction making suspension or revocation mandatory as supersedeas.
Section
56-1-440
Penalties for driving without license; summary court jurisdiction.
Section
56-1-450
Penalties for unlawful operation after conviction for which suspension or revocation of license mandatory.
Section
56-1-460
Penalties for driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked; route restricted license.
Section
56-1-463
Inapplicability of penalty provision when suspension based on lack of notice of payment of fines.
Section
56-1-464
Cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license based on out-of-state violation.
Section
56-1-465
Notice of suspension required.
Section
56-1-470
Unlawful to operate vehicle under foreign license while license is suspended or revoked.
Section
56-1-475
Driver permitted to drive in State with valid out-of-state license after expiration of state period of suspension.
Section
56-1-478
Reciprocal agreements for collection of fines, fees, and other costs.
Section
56-1-480
Unlawful to permit unauthorized person to drive.
Section
56-1-490
Unlawful for parent or guardian to permit unauthorized minor to drive.
Section
56-1-500
Penalties for violations of article.
Section
56-1-510
Unlawful use of license; fraudulent application.
Section
56-1-515
Unlawful alteration of license; sale or issuance of fictitious license; use of another's license or other false documentation to defraud or violate law; violations and penalties.
Section
56-1-540
Files, records, and indexes to be kept.
Section
56-1-550
Fee for expediting request for copy of document or record.
Section
56-1-610
Short title.
Section
56-1-620
Legislative findings and policy.
Section
56-1-630
Definitions.
Section
56-1-640
Reciprocity in reporting convictions; information to be reported.
Section
56-1-650
Effect of certain convictions on status of license in home state.
Section
56-1-660
Review of license status in other states upon application for license in party state.
Section
56-1-670
Effect on other laws or agreements.
Section
56-1-680
Administration; exchange of information.
Section
56-1-690
Withdrawal from compact.
Section
56-1-710
"Conviction" defined.
Section
56-1-720
Point system established; schedule of points for violations.
Section
56-1-730
Warning tickets not assigned point value.
Section
56-1-740
Suspension of driver's license or nonresident's privilege to drive; special restricted driver's licenses.
Section
56-1-746
Suspension of driver's license for alcohol-related offenses; penalties; special restricted licenses.
Section
56-1-747
What constitutes conviction for purposes of Section 56-1-746.
Section
56-1-748
Persons issued restricted driver's license ineligible for issuance of special restricted driver's license; route restricted driver's license.
Section
56-1-750
Computation of points.
Section
56-1-760
Violations considered in suspension to be disregarded in subsequent suspension.
Section
56-1-770
Points reduced for completing defensive driving course.
Section
56-1-780
Reports of certain convictions to Department of Motor Vehicles.
Section
56-1-790
Reports of out-of-state, federal or court-martial convictions; recording against drivers.
Section
56-1-800
Certified copies of reports as evidence of convictions.
Section
56-1-810
Notice of suspension; surrender of license.
Section
56-1-820
Hearing on suspension.
Section
56-1-850
Other provisions for mandatory suspension, revocation, or cancellation unaffected.
Section
56-1-1010
Legislative declaration of policy.
Section
56-1-1020
"Habitual offender" and "conviction" defined.
Section
56-1-1030
Habitual offender determination; revocation of license; notice of determination and appeal.
Section
56-1-1090
Request for restoration of privilege to operate motor vehicle; conditions; appeal of denial of request.
Section
56-1-1100
Penalties.
Section
56-1-1105
Penalties for driving while license cancelled, suspended, or revoked.
Section
56-1-1110
Article does not affect existing laws.
Section
56-1-1130
Notification of potential offenders.
Section
56-1-1320
Provisional drivers' licenses.
Section
56-1-1330
Applicant required to complete alcohol traffic safety program.
Section
56-1-1340
License must be kept in possession; issuance of license and convictions to be recorded.
Section
56-1-1360
Revocation of license for additional violations.
Section
56-1-1370
Second violations during specified suspended period.
Section
56-1-1380
Effect of convictions outside of State.
Section
56-1-1390
Appeals; notice of hearing.
Section
56-1-1710
Reserved.
Section
56-1-1720
Licensing requirement; minimum age; violations and penalties.
Section
56-1-1730
Eligibility, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of moped operator's license.
Section
56-1-1740
Examination of applicants for moped operator's license; fees; expiration and renewal of license.
Section
56-1-1760
Requirement that license be in immediate possession of operator of moped and that it be displayed upon demand of certain state officers.
Section
56-1-1770
Application for moped operator's license.
Section
56-1-1780
Applicability of Sections 56-1-100 and 56-1-230 to holders of moped operator's licenses.
Section
56-1-2005
Administration of South Carolina Commercial Driver's License program.
Section
56-1-2010
Short title.
Section
56-1-2020
Construction.
Section
56-1-2025
Waiver of licensing and registration requirements of motor carriers providing humanitarian relief during time of emergency.
Section
56-1-2030
Definitions.
Section
56-1-2040
Commercial drivers to have one driver's license only; exception.
Section
56-1-2045
Qualifications to be student at truck driver training school.
Section
56-1-2050
Notification of convictions; notification of suspension, revocation, or cancellation of license; information to be supplied to employer.
Section
56-1-2060
Employer's responsibilities.
Section
56-1-2070
Driving commercial motor vehicle without valid license prohibited; exceptions; driving while license suspended, revoked, or cancelled; violations.
Section
56-1-2080
Qualifications for license; administration of skills test; persons to whom license may not be issued; commercial driver instruction permit.
Section
56-1-2085
Seasonal restricted commercial driver's license; proof of seasonal employment and other requirements; privileges granted; duration.
Section
56-1-2090
Application; change of licensee's name or address; penalties for falsifying information.
Section
56-1-2100
Commercial driver license; contents; classifications of vehicles.
Section
56-1-2110
Disqualification from driving commercial motor vehicle.
Section
56-1-2111
Circumstances barring issuance of license.
Section
56-1-2112
Offenses resulting in disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicle; time periods.
Section
56-1-2115
Commercial driver's license re-examination.
Section
56-1-2120
Driving with measurable amount of alcohol prohibited; possession of alcoholic beverage.
Section
56-1-2130
Tests for alcohol or drugs; presumption of consent; administration of tests; warnings; refusal to take test; reports required.
Section
56-1-2140
Report of conviction of nonresident licensee; required action.
Section
56-1-2150
Authorized drivers of commercial motor vehicles.
Section
56-1-2156
Failure of commercial motor vehicle drivers to comply with lane restrictions.
Section
56-1-2160
Penalties.
Section
56-1-2210
Definitions
Section
56-1-2220
Providing and testing specimens; reports of refusal to provide and results of tests to employer and department; records; admissibility of test results.
Section
56-1-2230
Failure to report and employing disqualified employee; fines.
Section
56-1-3350
Issuance of special identification card; veteran designation; fees and fee waivers.
Section
56-1-3360
Misuse of card prohibited.
Section
56-1-3370
Size, shape, design, photograph; card to be distinguishable from driver's license.
Section
56-1-3380
Information submitted in application for card confidential; exceptions.
Section
56-1-3400
False or fictitious information or fraud a violation.