South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - Driver's License
Section 56-1-490. Unlawful for parent or guardian to permit unauthorized minor to drive.

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 56 - Motor Vehicles

Chapter 1 - Driver's License

Section 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.

Section 56-1-10. Definitions.

Section 56-1-15. Administration of driver's license examination; random testing of driver's license applicants; contractor's failure to conform to licensing laws.

Section 56-1-20. Driver's license required; surrender and disposition of out-of-state licenses; local licenses.

Section 56-1-25. Disclosure of confidential information during transfer of power to Department of Motor Vehicles.

Section 56-1-30. Persons exempt from licensing requirements.

Section 56-1-35. Driver's license for members of the armed services and dependents.

Section 56-1-40. Persons who may not be licensed or have their license renewed; beginner's permit.

Section 56-1-50. Beginner's permit; hours and conditions of vehicle operation; renewal and fee; driver's training course; eligibility for full licensure.

Section 56-1-70. Temporary driver's permit.

Section 56-1-80. Application for license or permit.

Section 56-1-85. REAL ID Act.

Section 56-1-87. REAL ID card issuance.

Section 56-1-90. Evidence required to obtain a driver's license or identification card.

Section 56-1-100. Application by unemancipated minor.

Section 56-1-110. Imputed liability of person signing application for damages caused by uninsured minor.

Section 56-1-120. Release from imputed liability by cancellation of permit or license.

Section 56-1-125. Registration with U.S. Selective Service when applying for driver's license or identification card.

Section 56-1-130. License examinations; basic and classified licenses.

Section 56-1-135. Designated driver for fire extinguishment, special endorsement; safety officers.

Section 56-1-140. Issuance of license; necessary fees, signature, and contents; veteran designation.

Section 56-1-143. Contribution to Donate Life South Carolina when obtaining or renewing driver's license.

Section 56-1-146. Surrender of driver's license by person convicted of certain crimes.

Section 56-1-148. Identifying code affixed on driver's license of person convicted of certain crimes.

Section 56-1-170. Restricted licenses; penalties for violations; hearings; special restricted driver's licenses.

Section 56-1-171. Suspension for failure to pay child support; route-restricted license.

Section 56-1-175. Issuance of conditional driver's license.

Section 56-1-176. Conditions for issuance of conditional driver's license and special restricted driver's license.

Section 56-1-180. Special restricted licenses for certain minors.

Section 56-1-185. Removal of restrictions postponed; suspension of license.

Section 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.

Section 56-1-190. License must be carried and exhibited on demand.

Section 56-1-200. Duplicate for lost or destroyed license; fee.

Section 56-1-205. Hearing impaired designations on driver's licenses.

Section 56-1-210. Expiration of license; renewal and re-examination; persons on active military duty.

Section 56-1-215. Renewal of expired license.

Section 56-1-218. Driver's license extensions.

Section 56-1-220. Vision screenings required for initial license; certification of minimum standards for renewal; unlawful operation of vehicle with defective vision; penalty.

Section 56-1-221. Medical Advisory Board.

Section 56-1-222. Driver's licenses issued to wearers of bioptic telescopic lenses.

Section 56-1-225. Reexamination of drivers involved in four accidents within twenty-four months.

Section 56-1-230. Notification of change of address or name.

Section 56-1-240. Cancellation and surrender of license.

Section 56-1-245. Conditions for waiver of license reinstatement fee.

Section 56-1-250. Cancellation of license or permit upon death of person signing minor's application.

Section 56-1-260. Effect of cancellation of license.

Section 56-1-270. Suspension, revocation, or restriction of license on re-examination.

Section 56-1-280. Mandatory suspension or revocation.

Section 56-1-285. Revocation or refusal to renew license for nonpayment of fees.

Section 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.

Section 56-1-288. Tax refund garnishment for failure to comply with financial responsibility.

Section 56-1-290. Revocation for operating unlicensed taxis in certain counties.

Section 56-1-292. Suspension for failure to pay for gasoline.

Section 56-1-300. Suspension or revocation of license without preliminary hearing.

Section 56-1-310. Suspension or revocation of nonresident's driving privilege.

Section 56-1-320. Suspension or revocation of resident's license or nonresident's driving privilege upon conviction in another state.

Section 56-1-330. Courts shall report certain convictions.

Section 56-1-340. Reports of convictions and records may be sent to other states; fees.

Section 56-1-345. Fees charged for Freedom of Information Act request.

Section 56-1-350. Notice of cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license; surrender of license.

Section 56-1-360. Form and proof of notice.

Section 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.

Section 56-1-370. Review of cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license.

Section 56-1-380. Period of suspension or revocation; renewal or restoration of license.

Section 56-1-385. Reinstatement of permanently revoked driver's license.

Section 56-1-390. Fee for reinstatement of license; disposition of fee proceeds.

Section 56-1-395. Driver's license reinstatement fee payment program.

Section 56-1-396. Driver's license suspension amnesty period.

Section 56-1-400. Surrender of license; issuance of new license; endorsing suspension and ignition interlock device on license.

Section 56-1-420. Effect of dissolution of injunction restraining suspension or revocation of license.

Section 56-1-430. Appeal from conviction making suspension or revocation mandatory as supersedeas.

Section 56-1-440. Penalties for driving without license; summary court jurisdiction.

Section 56-1-450. Penalties for unlawful operation after conviction for which suspension or revocation of license mandatory.

Section 56-1-460. Penalties for driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked; route restricted license.

Section 56-1-463. Inapplicability of penalty provision when suspension based on lack of notice of payment of fines.

Section 56-1-464. Cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license based on out-of-state violation.

Section 56-1-465. Notice of suspension required.

Section 56-1-470. Unlawful to operate vehicle under foreign license while license is suspended or revoked.

Section 56-1-475. Driver permitted to drive in State with valid out-of-state license after expiration of state period of suspension.

Section 56-1-478. Reciprocal agreements for collection of fines, fees, and other costs.

Section 56-1-480. Unlawful to permit unauthorized person to drive.

Section 56-1-490. Unlawful for parent or guardian to permit unauthorized minor to drive.

Section 56-1-500. Penalties for violations of article.

Section 56-1-510. Unlawful use of license; fraudulent application.

Section 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.

Section 56-1-540. Files, records, and indexes to be kept.

Section 56-1-550. Fee for expediting request for copy of document or record.

Section 56-1-610. Short title.

Section 56-1-620. Legislative findings and policy.

Section 56-1-630. Definitions.

Section 56-1-640. Reciprocity in reporting convictions; information to be reported.

Section 56-1-650. Effect of certain convictions on status of license in home state.

Section 56-1-660. Review of license status in other states upon application for license in party state.

Section 56-1-670. Effect on other laws or agreements.

Section 56-1-680. Administration; exchange of information.

Section 56-1-690. Withdrawal from compact.

Section 56-1-710. "Conviction" defined.

Section 56-1-720. Point system established; schedule of points for violations.

Section 56-1-730. Warning tickets not assigned point value.

Section 56-1-740. Suspension of driver's license or nonresident's privilege to drive; special restricted driver's licenses.

Section 56-1-746. Suspension of driver's license for alcohol-related offenses; penalties; special restricted licenses.

Section 56-1-747. What constitutes conviction for purposes of Section 56-1-746.

Section 56-1-748. Persons issued restricted driver's license ineligible for issuance of special restricted driver's license; route restricted driver's license.

Section 56-1-750. Computation of points.

Section 56-1-760. Violations considered in suspension to be disregarded in subsequent suspension.

Section 56-1-770. Points reduced for completing defensive driving course.

Section 56-1-780. Reports of certain convictions to Department of Motor Vehicles.

Section 56-1-790. Reports of out-of-state, federal or court-martial convictions; recording against drivers.

Section 56-1-800. Certified copies of reports as evidence of convictions.

Section 56-1-810. Notice of suspension; surrender of license.

Section 56-1-820. Hearing on suspension.

Section 56-1-850. Other provisions for mandatory suspension, revocation, or cancellation unaffected.

Section 56-1-1010. Legislative declaration of policy.

Section 56-1-1020. "Habitual offender" and "conviction" defined.

Section 56-1-1030. Habitual offender determination; revocation of license; notice of determination and appeal.

Section 56-1-1090. Request for restoration of privilege to operate motor vehicle; conditions; appeal of denial of request.

Section 56-1-1100. Penalties.

Section 56-1-1105. Penalties for driving while license cancelled, suspended, or revoked.

Section 56-1-1110. Article does not affect existing laws.

Section 56-1-1130. Notification of potential offenders.

Section 56-1-1320. Provisional drivers' licenses.

Section 56-1-1330. Applicant required to complete alcohol traffic safety program.

Section 56-1-1340. License must be kept in possession; issuance of license and convictions to be recorded.

Section 56-1-1360. Revocation of license for additional violations.

Section 56-1-1370. Second violations during specified suspended period.

Section 56-1-1380. Effect of convictions outside of State.

Section 56-1-1390. Appeals; notice of hearing.

Section 56-1-1710. Reserved.

Section 56-1-1720. Licensing requirement; minimum age; violations and penalties.

Section 56-1-1730. Eligibility, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of moped operator's license.

Section 56-1-1740. Examination of applicants for moped operator's license; fees; expiration and renewal of license.

Section 56-1-1760. Requirement that license be in immediate possession of operator of moped and that it be displayed upon demand of certain state officers.

Section 56-1-1770. Application for moped operator's license.

Section 56-1-1780. Applicability of Sections 56-1-100 and 56-1-230 to holders of moped operator's licenses.

Section 56-1-2005. Administration of South Carolina Commercial Driver's License program.

Section 56-1-2010. Short title.

Section 56-1-2020. Construction.

Section 56-1-2025. Waiver of licensing and registration requirements of motor carriers providing humanitarian relief during time of emergency.

Section 56-1-2030. Definitions.

Section 56-1-2040. Commercial drivers to have one driver's license only; exception.

Section 56-1-2045. Qualifications to be student at truck driver training school.

Section 56-1-2050. Notification of convictions; notification of suspension, revocation, or cancellation of license; information to be supplied to employer.

Section 56-1-2060. Employer's responsibilities.

Section 56-1-2070. Driving commercial motor vehicle without valid license prohibited; exceptions; driving while license suspended, revoked, or cancelled; violations.

Section 56-1-2080. Qualifications for license; administration of skills test; persons to whom license may not be issued; commercial driver instruction permit.

Section 56-1-2085. Seasonal restricted commercial driver's license; proof of seasonal employment and other requirements; privileges granted; duration.

Section 56-1-2090. Application; change of licensee's name or address; penalties for falsifying information.

Section 56-1-2100. Commercial driver license; contents; classifications of vehicles.

Section 56-1-2110. Disqualification from driving commercial motor vehicle.

Section 56-1-2111. Circumstances barring issuance of license.

Section 56-1-2112. Offenses resulting in disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicle; time periods.

Section 56-1-2115. Commercial driver's license re-examination.

Section 56-1-2120. Driving with measurable amount of alcohol prohibited; possession of alcoholic beverage.

Section 56-1-2130. Tests for alcohol or drugs; presumption of consent; administration of tests; warnings; refusal to take test; reports required.

Section 56-1-2140. Report of conviction of nonresident licensee; required action.

Section 56-1-2150. Authorized drivers of commercial motor vehicles.

Section 56-1-2156. Failure of commercial motor vehicle drivers to comply with lane restrictions.

Section 56-1-2160. Penalties.

Section 56-1-2210. Definitions

Section 56-1-2220. Providing and testing specimens; reports of refusal to provide and results of tests to employer and department; records; admissibility of test results.

Section 56-1-2230. Failure to report and employing disqualified employee; fines.

Section 56-1-3350. Issuance of special identification card; veteran designation; fees and fee waivers.

Section 56-1-3360. Misuse of card prohibited.

Section 56-1-3370. Size, shape, design, photograph; card to be distinguishable from driver's license.

Section 56-1-3380. Information submitted in application for card confidential; exceptions.

Section 56-1-3400. False or fictitious information or fraud a violation.