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SC S0705

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rex Rice

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the penalty for disobeying an official traffic-control device to a $200 fine plus court costs

  • Raises the points assessed against a driver's record for disobeying a traffic-control device from 4 points to 6 points

  • Adds a new explicit penalty provision to Section 56-5-950, which requires drivers to obey official traffic-control devices unless directed otherwise by a police officer

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Disobedience of any official traffic-control device

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Transportation

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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