Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 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 - [Effective Until 11/13/2024] Beginner's permit; hours and conditions of vehicle operation; renewal and fee; driver's training course; eligibility for full licensure
- Section 56-1-50 - [Effective 11/13/2024] 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 - [Effective Until 11/20/2024] Application for license or permit
- Section 56-1-80 - [Effective 11/20/2024] 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 56-1-219
- 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