SC hands-free law: Grace period over, drivers now face fines and license points

South Carolina drivers caught holding or using a cellphone while behind the wheel will now face fines and potential points on ...

SC drivers will soon be fined for violating hands-free driving law

The six-month warning period for South Carolina’s new hands-free driving law ends Friday. Starting Saturday, drivers caught using a handheld mobile device will receive a $100 ticket instead of a ...

Some license suspensions in South Carolina could be lifted during one-week DMV event

Eligible drivers can seek reduced or cleared suspensions March 9–13, but fees apply. Alcohol- and drug-related cases are excluded.
Yahoo

Get a REAL ID before fees start, SC DMV warns travelers

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A sample of a REAL ID compliant South Carolina driver's license. (Photo courtesy of the S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles) ...

SC police can start ticketing drivers for using hand-held cellphones Feb. 28. Here’s what to know.

SC’s Hands Free Driving Law went into effect in 2025, but officers can ticket drivers for using their phones while driving ...
WSPA

‘Where the Revolutionary War was won’ new SC license plate design coming in 2026

(WSPA) – South Carolina drivers will soon begin receiving a new license plate when they renew their vehicle registration. Starting January 1, 2026, the SCDMV will begin issuing a newly designed ...