Traffic stops

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After A CrashS.C. Code 56-5-1210 and S.C. Code 56-5-1230 — stop, stay, exchange, help, and a report within fifteen days
Crossing The RoadS.C. Code 56-5-3130 — the crosswalk without a signal, and walking on the left where there is no sidewalk
Staying In Your LaneS.C. Code 56-5-1900 — as nearly as practicable within one lane, and no move until it is safe
The Last Hundred FeetS.C. Code 56-5-2150 — a turn signal for the last one hundred feet, and a $25 fine with no points
On A BicycleS.C. Code 56-5-3430 — as near the right as practicable, no more than two abreast, a light at night
Traffic StopsS.C. Code 56-5-750 and S.C. Code 56-1-190 — stop for the blue light, and the license and insurance on demand
The Insurance SuspensionS.C. Code 56-10-240 and S.C. Code 56-10-520 — insure or surrender the plate, a $5 a day fine, and the uninsured fee
Driving While SuspendedS.C. Code 56-1-460 — $300 or thirty days for a first offense
Where You May Not ParkS.C. Code 56-5-2530 — fifteen feet from a hydrant, twenty from a crosswalk, thirty from a stop sign
Passing A School BusS.C. Code 56-5-2770 and S.C. Code 56-5-2780 — stop for the red lights from either direction, except across a four lane road
Reckless DrivingS.C. Code 56-5-2920 — wilful or wanton disregard, $25 to $200 or thirty days
Your Phone Behind The WheelS.C. Code 56-5-3890 — no holding the phone, a $100 fine, and no search because of it
The Motorcycle HelmetS.C. Code 56-5-3660 — required under the age of twenty-one
Seat Belts, And The Stop They Cannot MakeS.C. Code 56-5-6520 and S.C. Code 56-5-6540 — a $25 fine, no search, and a stop only on a clear view
The Car Seat RulesS.C. Code 56-5-6410 — rear facing under two, a booster from four, the adult belt at eight or fifty-seven inches
One Plate And Nothing Over ItS.C. Code 56-3-1240 — the plate on the rear, fastened level, with no tinted cover, and a frame only if every character shows
The Tint On Your WindowsS.C. Code 56-5-5015 — twenty-seven percent of the light through the side and rear glass, nothing below the AS1 line, and a certificate on each window
Speed LimitsS.C. Code 56-5-1520 — seventy on the interstate, fifty-five elsewhere, thirty in town, and fines by how far over
The Equipment StopS.C. Code 56-5-4450 — headlights from a half hour after sunset, and whenever the wipers are on for rain
The Golf Cart On The StreetS.C. Code 56-2-90 — a permit decal, a licensed driver of sixteen, daylight only, and within four miles of home
Points And SuspensionS.C. Code 56-1-720 and S.C. Code 56-1-740 — twelve points suspends a license, and older points count for less
The Bicycle With A Motor, And The MopedS.C. Code 56-5-3520 and S.C. Code 56-2-3070 — a bicycle with a helper motor rides as a bicycle, and a moped tops out at thirty-five
The DUI StopS.C. Code 56-5-2930 and S.C. Code 56-5-2950 — impairment, the breath test, and the videoalso here
Under 21 And DrivingS.C. Code 56-1-286 — two one-hundredths of one percent, and a test on reasonable suspicionalso here
Open Container In A VehicleS.C. Code 61-4-110 and S.C. Code 61-6-4020 — beer and wine outside the trunk, and liquor with the seal brokenalso here
When They Take The Car BackS.C. Code 37-5-111 and S.C. Code 37-5-112 — a notice of the right to cure, twenty days, and no entry into a homealso here
Signing Over A CarS.C. Code 56-19-360 — the seller assigns the title at delivery, and the sale is not complete between the two until the buyer appliesalso here
Lemon LawS.C. Code 56-28-30 and S.C. Code 56-28-50 — twelve months or twelve thousand miles, three repair attempts or thirty or more days in the shopalso here
The Car The Shop Is HoldingS.C. Code 29-15-10 — a repair, tow or storage lien, notice before storage runs past seven business days, and a sale by a magistrate after thirty daysalso here

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