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You are driving home after dinner when blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Your stomach drops. Maybe you had nothing to drink—or perhaps just one. Even if you did nothing wrong, the police might still stop you for something minor, like a broken taillight or...
Getting caught driving drunk while visiting South Carolina is serious. It can affect your life long after your trip ends. Even if you're from out of state, the law still applies and the penalties can be severe. Here are important things you should know. You're still...
Losing your license after a second DUI charge can feel like hitting a wall, especially if you rely on driving for work or taking care of your family. But South Carolina law doesn't treat a second offense as the end of the road — it's just the beginning of a longer,...
The zipper merge uses both lanes until the last moment before merging. Drivers take turns like the teeth of a zipper. This method improves traffic flow and safety in slow or congested traffic. But is it a legal requirement in South Carolina or just good manners?...
You understand the consequences of driving under the influence (DUI), and you have always known not to drink and drive. One moment you are driving completely sober, and the next, a police car pulls you over and charges you with a DUI. You feel confused because you...
People accused of breaking the law benefit from a presumption of innocence. The general public and even those in the criminal justice system should treat those accused of crimes as though they are innocent until the courts convict them. Unfortunately, the opposite is...
South Carolina, like all other states, has laws intended to incentivize drivers to slow down, take care and allow extra space when they see first responders, road construction workers and, in some cases, stranded motorists on or near the road. This can prevent the...
Motorists accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses face numerous potential penalties. Depending on the circumstances, jail time, driver's license suspension and fines are all likely. Additionally, the accused person has to live their life with a DUI...
There are many decisions that can impact a motorist’s likelihood of being targeted for drunk driving charges. The more frequently people consume alcohol, the greater their risk of driving under the influence (DUI) charges. However, people don't need to drink regularly...
In South Carolina, being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) does not always mean that a driver will spend the night in jail, but it often does. If you’re arrested due to an officer’s suspicion that you have been driving while impaired, whether you are...
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