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SC H4684

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marvin Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum fine for unlawfully approaching a stationary emergency vehicle from $500 to $1,000, with a minimum fine of $300

  • Adds 4 points to be assessed against a driver's motor vehicle operating record for violating emergency vehicle approach requirements

  • Defines "significantly reduce the speed of the vehicle" as operating at least 20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit when passing emergency scenes

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to compile and publish an annual report of all citations issued for emergency vehicle approach violations

  • Applies to stationary authorized emergency vehicles displaying flashing red, blue, amber, or yellow warning lights, including ambulances, police, fire, rescue, recovery, and towing vehicles

Legislative Description

Emergency scene management

Last Action

Scrivener's error corrected

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Public Works12/16/2025

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