The department shall have the following duties and powers:
(1) carry out highway and other related safety programs;
(2) engage in driver training and safety activities;
(3) enforce the traffic, motor vehicle, commercial vehicle, and related laws;
(4) enforce size, weight, and safety enforcement statutes relating to commercial motor vehicles;
(5) operate a comprehensive law enforcement personnel training program;
(6) promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act and Article 7 of this chapter for the administration and enforcement of the powers delegated to the department by law, which shall have the full force and effect of law;
(7) operate such programs and disseminate information and material so as to continually improve highway safety;
(8) receive and disburse funds and grants, including any donations, contributions, funds, grants, or gifts from private individuals, foundations, agencies, corporations, or the state or federal governments, for the purpose of carrying out the programs and objectives of this chapter; and
(9) do all other functions and responsibilities as required or provided for by law.
HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 343(A); 1996 Act No. 459, Section 35; 2003 Act No. 51, Section 10.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 6 - Department Of Public Safety
Section 23-6-30. Duties and powers of department.
Section 23-6-40. Director; appointment; duties; deputy directors.
Section 23-6-110. Existing uniforms and emblems continued in use during transition.
Section 23-6-120. Troopers and officers to file, or be covered by, bond.
Section 23-6-130. Violations of Section 23-6-100 may be enjoined; notice, petition, hearing.
Section 23-6-140. Powers, duties and responsibilities of officers and troopers.
Section 23-6-150. Summons; bail.
Section 23-6-170. Promotions; adoption of promotion policy.
Section 23-6-180. Retention of Patrolmen's permanent records after death or retirement.
Section 23-6-190. Support of Highway Patrol.
Section 23-6-191. Physical examination costs.
Section 23-6-195. Providing meals during emergencies.
Section 23-6-200. Definitions.
Section 23-6-210. Commissioning of special constables; powers and duties; removal; training.
Section 23-6-220. Compensation; uniforms and equipment; workers' compensation and death benefits.
Section 23-6-230. Identification cards.
Section 23-6-240. Authority to carry pistols.
Section 23-6-400 to 23-6-495. Repealed by 2006 Act No. 317, Section 7, eff May 30, 2006.
Section 23-6-500. South Carolina Public Safety Coordinating Council created; purpose.