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South Carolina Code of Laws

Chapter 1

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 56, ch. 1

Driver's License

1General Provisions 2Driver License Compact 3Point System for Evaluating Operating Records of Drivers 5Habitual Offenders 7Provisional Drivers' Licenses 9Operation of Mopeds 13South Carolina Commercial Driver License Act 14South Carolina Commercial Driver's License Drug Testing Act 15Identification Card 56-1-5Department of Motor Vehicles Established; transfer of power from the Department of Public Safety; appointment, powers, and duties of the Executive Director; independent review 56-1-10Definitions 56-1-15Administration of driver's license examination; random testing of driver's license applicants; contractor's failure to conform to licensing laws 56-1-20Driver's license required; surrender and disposition of out-of-state licenses; local licenses 56-1-25Disclosure of confidential information during transfer of power to Department of Motor Vehicles 56-1-30Persons exempt from licensing requirements 56-1-35Driver's license for members of the armed services and dependents 56-1-40Persons who may not be licensed or have their license renewed; beginner's permit 56-1-50Beginner's permit; hours and conditions of vehicle operation; renewal and fee; driver's training course; eligibility for full licensure 56-1-70Temporary driver's permit 56-1-80Application for license or permit 56-1-85REAL ID Act 56-1-87REAL ID card issuance 56-1-90Evidence required to obtain a driver's license or identification card 56-1-100Application by unemancipated minor 56-1-110Imputed liability of person signing application for damages caused by uninsured minor 56-1-120Release from imputed liability by cancellation of permit or license 56-1-125Registration with U.S. Selective Service when applying for driver's license or identification card 56-1-130License examinations; basic and classified licenses 56-1-135Designated driver for fire extinguishment, special endorsement; safety officers 56-1-140Issuance of license; necessary fees, signature, and contents; veteran designation 56-1-141Repealed by 1998 Act No. 430, Section 2, eff June 23, 1998 56-1-143Contribution to Donate Life South Carolina when obtaining or renewing driver's license 56-1-145Repealed by 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 29A, eff July 1, 1994 56-1-146Surrender of driver's license by person convicted of certain crimes 56-1-148Identifying code affixed on driver's license of person convicted of certain crimes 56-1-150Repealed by 2002 Act No. 339, Section 42, eff July 2, 2002 56-1-170Restricted licenses; penalties for violations; hearings; special restricted driver's licenses 56-1-171Suspension for failure to pay child support; route-restricted license 56-1-175Issuance of conditional driver's license 56-1-176Conditions for issuance of conditional driver's license and special restricted driver's license 56-1-180Special restricted licenses for certain minors 56-1-185Removal of restrictions postponed; suspension of license 56-1-187Permitting 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 56-1-190License must be carried and exhibited on demand 56-1-200Duplicate for lost or destroyed license; fee 56-1-205Hearing impaired designations on driver's licenses 56-1-210Expiration of license; renewal and re-examination; persons on active military duty 56-1-215Renewal of expired license 56-1-218Driver's license extensions 56-1-219Work zone safety program 56-1-220Vision screenings required for initial license; certification of minimum standards for renewal; unlawful operation of vehicle with defective vision; penalty 56-1-221Medical Advisory Board 56-1-222Driver's licenses issued to wearers of bioptic telescopic lenses 56-1-225Reexamination of drivers involved in four accidents within twenty-four months 56-1-230Notification of change of address or name 56-1-240Cancellation and surrender of license 56-1-245Conditions for waiver of license reinstatement fee 56-1-250Cancellation of license or permit upon death of person signing minor's application 56-1-260Effect of cancellation of license 56-1-270Suspension, revocation, or restriction of license on re-examination 56-1-280Mandatory suspension or revocation 56-1-285Revocation or refusal to renew license for nonpayment of fees 56-1-286Suspension 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 56-1-288Tax refund garnishment for failure to comply with financial responsibility 56-1-290Revocation for operating unlicensed taxis in certain counties 56-1-292Suspension for failure to pay for gasoline 56-1-300Suspension or revocation of license without preliminary hearing 56-1-310Suspension or revocation of nonresident's driving privilege 56-1-320Suspension or revocation of resident's license or nonresident's driving privilege upon conviction in another state 56-1-330Courts shall report certain convictions 56-1-340Reports of convictions and records may be sent to other states; fees 56-1-345Fees charged for Freedom of Information Act request 56-1-350Notice of cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license; surrender of license 56-1-360Form and proof of notice 56-1-365Surrender 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 56-1-370Review of cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license 56-1-380Period of suspension or revocation; renewal or restoration of license 56-1-385Reinstatement of permanently revoked driver's license 56-1-390Fee for reinstatement of license; disposition of fee proceeds 56-1-395Driver's license reinstatement fee payment program 56-1-396Driver's license suspension amnesty period 56-1-400Surrender of license; issuance of new license; endorsing suspension and ignition interlock device on license 56-1-410Repealed by 2006 Act No. 381, Section 11, eff. June 13, 2006 56-1-420Effect of dissolution of injunction restraining suspension or revocation of license 56-1-430Appeal from conviction making suspension or revocation mandatory as supersedeas 56-1-440Penalties for driving without license; summary court jurisdiction 56-1-450Penalties for unlawful operation after conviction for which suspension or revocation of license mandatory 56-1-460Penalties for driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked; route restricted license 56-1-463Inapplicability of penalty provision when suspension based on lack of notice of payment of fines 56-1-464Cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license based on out-of-state violation 56-1-465Notice of suspension required 56-1-470Unlawful to operate vehicle under foreign license while license is suspended or revoked 56-1-475Driver permitted to drive in State with valid out-of-state license after expiration of state period of suspension 56-1-478Reciprocal agreements for collection of fines, fees, and other costs 56-1-480Unlawful to permit unauthorized person to drive 56-1-490Unlawful for parent or guardian to permit unauthorized minor to drive 56-1-500Penalties for violations of article 56-1-510Unlawful use of license; fraudulent application 56-1-515Unlawful 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 56-1-520Repealed by 1996 Act No. 459, Section 246A, eff June 5, 1996 56-1-530Repealed by 1996 Act No. 459, Section 246A, eff June 5, 1996 56-1-540Files, records, and indexes to be kept 56-1-550Fee for expediting request for copy of document or record 56-1-560Repealed by 1996 Act No. 459, Section 246A, eff June 5, 1996