(A) The department shall have as its functions and purposes the systematic planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of the state highway system and the development of a statewide intermodal and freight system that is consistent with the needs and desires of the public.
(B) The department shall coordinate all state and federal programs relating to highways among all departments, agencies, and other bodies politic and legally constituted agencies of this State and the performance of such other duties and matters as may be delegated to it pursuant to law. The goal of the department is to provide adequate, safe, and efficient transportation services for the movement of people and goods.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 33-3; 1952 Code Section 33-3; 1951 (47) 457; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1503; 2007 Act No. 114, Section 5, eff June 27, 2007; 2010 Act No. 206, Section 2, eff June 7, 2010.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 57 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 57-1-20. Establishment of Department of Transportation; divisions.
Section 57-1-30. Functions and purposes of department.
Section 57-1-40. Prohibited acts; penalties.
Section 57-1-70. Department to act in compliance with Federal Aid Highway Act.
Section 57-1-310. Commission of the Department of Transportation; composition; qualifications.
Section 57-1-320. Consecutive terms; limit on commissioners from same county.
Section 57-1-330. Commissioners' terms.
Section 57-1-340. Oath of commissioner.
Section 57-1-350. Seal; rules and procedures; officers; expenses.
Section 57-1-360. Chief internal auditor; standards for audits; staff and office space.
Section 57-1-380. Transportation Asset Management Plan.
Section 57-1-410. Appointment of Secretary of Transportation.
Section 57-1-430. Duties and powers; employment of personnel.
Section 57-1-440. Chief counsel; staff attorneys; independent adjusters.
Section 57-1-450. Appointment of directors.
Section 57-1-490. Annual audits.