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It is illegal for drivers in South Carolina to send, receive, or read text messages while driving.
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Child safety rules require that children under 20 pounds and one year of age are secured in a rear-facing infant seat; children up to age 5 and 39 pounds are to be in a forward facing child seat; children up to 80 pounds must use a booster seat. All children aged five and under must be in the rear seat. The fine for failing to properly secure a child in a motor vehicle is $150.
3
Drunk drivers will have their license suspended for 30 days and will be required to install ignition interlock devices if their blood alcohol concentration is .15 or higher.
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Teens can get a learner’s permit at age 15, their intermediate license at 15-and-a-half, and an unrestricted license at age 16 and six months.
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Motorcycle riders under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet.
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Mature drivers age 65 years or older must renew their license and take a vision test every five years.
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Sobriety checkpoints are conducted throughout the state.
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The penalty for speeding in work zone is enhanced to $75 to $200 or up to 30 days in jail.