South Carolina Auto Transport & Auto Transportation Driving Information

South Carolina DMV Info

Department of Public Safety

Mailing Address
Department of Public Safety
P.O. Box 1993
Blythewood, SC 29016

Street Address
Department of Public Safety
10311 Wilson Boulevard,
Blythewood, SC 29016
Email: WebMaster@scdps.net
Web site: DPS contact page

Driver's License Division

Mailing Address
Driver License
Post Office Box 1498
Blythewood, South Carolina 29016
(800) 442-1DMV
E-mail: help@scdmvonline.com

Motor Vehicle Division

Street Address
Motor Vehicle Division
10311 Wilson Boulevard - Building C
Blythewood, South Carolina 29016

Mailing Address (Registration and Records)
Motor Vehicle Division
Post Office Box 1498
Blythewood, South Carolina 29016

Local Businesses

School Signs in South Carolina

South Carolina Driver’s License

Driver Education:

In South Carolina, all teen drivers who are currently holding a Beginner's Permit, are required to drive for a minimum time of 40 hours while under direct supervision prior to them being eligible to apply for their regular driver's license. At least ten of those supervised hours must take place during the night.

One resource which can greatly assist you on your journey can be found by studying the SC Driver License Manual. You can access a copy online, or pick up one at any of your local Department of Motor Vehicle Branches.

Driver’s Permits: Click here for details

Driver's Training: Click here for details

South Carolina Gas Prices

Recent State High: 2.79 (per gallon)
Recent State Low: 2.34 (per gallon)

South Carolina Speed Limits

70 MPH --Interstates
60 MPH --Roadways with four or more lanes
55 MPH --Other roadways unless otherwise marked
45 MPH --County roadways unless otherwise marked
--Speed limits on all non-paved county roads are 40 mph
--Speed limits in residential areas are 25 mph
--Speed limits in school zones are 15 mph

Popular South Carolina Car Dealerships

Banks Brokerage Inc

105 Windy Rd | Gilbert, SC , 29054
PH: (803) 957-3344 | FX: N/A

Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep

1555 Salem Rd | Beaufort, SC , 29902
PH: (843) 522-9696 | FX: (843) 525-0365

Woody Bilton Ford

1511 Highway 52 | Moncks Corner, SC , 29461
PH: (843) 761-8284 | FX: (843) 761-5325

Giles Used Cars

4951 Highway | Chesnee, SC , 29323
PH: (866) 546-0614 | FX: N/A

Crane Preowned Car & Truck Center

1540 Laurens Rd | Greenville, SC , 29607
PH: | FX: N/A

Dickerson D M Jr

124 Kings Mountain St | Clover, SC , 29710
PH: (803) 222-9458 | FX: N/A

McBride Auto Sales

504 Highway 28 Byp | Anderson, SC , 29624
PH: (888) 266-2083 | FX: N/A

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South Carolina Events, Shows, Expos

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South Carolina Driving Laws/Info

DUI fines and penalties in South Carolina vary according to the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of the driver when arrested. It is against the law to drive with a BAC above .08.

South Carolina Vehicle Hazard Rates

Car accidents:

In South Carolina the number of fatalities due to car accidents was 920 in 2008. Out of all of the motor vehicle accidents, 463 of these deaths, or 50%, involved alcohol impairment.

DUI Prevalence:

11,840 DUI arrests in 2008.

Traffic Jam Info: click here for details

First South Carolina DUI Conviction

With a Blood Alcohol Content Under .10 6 Month Loss of License Fines up to $400 48 Hours of Public Service Employment	With a Blood Alcohol Content .10 and Under .16 6 Month License Suspension Fines reaching $500 Jail sentence of a Minimum of 72 Hours – Maximum of 30 Days, or 72 Hours of Public Service Employment
With a Blood Alcohol Content Above .16 6 Month Loss of License Fines ranging up to $1,000 Jail sentence of a Minimum of 30 Days – Maximum of 90 Days, or 30 Days of Public Service Employment

Second South Carolina DUI Conviction

With a Blood Alcohol Content Under .10 1 Year Loss of License Fines ranging from $2,100-$5,100 Jail sentence of a Minimum 5 Days- Maximum 1 Year	With a Blood Alcohol Content .10 and Under .16 1 year loss of license Fines ranging from $2,500-$5,500 Jail sentence of a Minimum 30 Days- Maximum 2 Years
With a Blood Alcohol Content Above .16 1 year loss of license Fines ranging from $3,500-$6,500 Jail sentence of a Minimum 90 Days- Maximum 3 Years

Third South Carolina DUI Conviction

With a Blood Alcohol Content Under .10 2 years – Loss of License Fines ranging from $3,800-$6,300 Jail – Minimum 60 Days- Maximum 3 Years	With a Blood Alcohol Content .10 and Under .16 2 years – Loss of License Fines ranging from $5,000-$7,500 Jail – Minimum 90 Days- Maximum 4 Years
With a Blood Alcohol Content Above .16 2 years – Loss of License Fines ranging from $7,500-$10,000 Jail – Minimum 6 Months - Maximum 5 Years

Fourth South Carolina DUI Conviction

With a Blood Alcohol Content Under .10 Permanent License Revocation Jail sentence of a Minimum 1 Year - Maximum 5 Years	With a Blood Alcohol Content .10 and Under .16 Permanent License Revocation ail sentence of a Minimum 2 Years - Maximum 6 Years
With a Blood Alcohol Content Above .16 Permanent License Revocation Jail sentence of a Minimum 3 Years - Maximum 7 Years

South Carolina Speeding Ticket Info

Can I be arrested for not paying my speeding tickets?

Depending on what county or municipality you're currently in will be a part of the decision regarding whether or not you can be arrested for failing to pay your tickets. Generally speaking, failure to pay will start a chain of events, all of which are legally hassling. One thing to remember is you're not the first person to try and get away with not paying. The courts are used to drivers ignoring tickets. If you don't follow through and pay the necessary fines, the court could relay the information to your DMV, and your license could be suspended.