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Repealed by 1998 Act No. 430, Section 2, eff June 23, 1998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Repealed by 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, Section 29A, eff July 1, 1994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