The bill H. 3127 aims to amend Section 56-5-750 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which addresses the failure to stop a motor vehicle when signaled by law enforcement. The proposed changes introduce stricter penalties for offenders based on the severity of their actions. Specifically, it establishes that a first offense without great bodily injury or death is a misdemeanor, while a second or subsequent offense is classified as a felony. Additionally, the bill outlines that if certain aggravating factors are present during the violation, the offender will also be guilty of a felony, facing imprisonment of up to ten years and a one-year suspension of their driver's license.

The aggravating factors that would elevate the offense to a felony include excessive speeding (over 100 miles per hour), driving on the wrong side of the road, discarding illegal items from the vehicle, intentionally intimidating others with the vehicle, fleeing on foot after a pursuit, colliding with another person during the pursuit, or causing property damage in a collision. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 56-5-750
Latest Version: 56-5-750
12/06/2024: 56-5-750