The bill H. 3148 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 56-1-555, which stipulates that individuals cannot be placed under custodial arrest for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license under specific circumstances. These circumstances include when the suspension is due to an outstanding unpaid traffic ticket or a clerical error on the individual's driving record.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that upon the payment of the outstanding traffic ticket or the correction of the clerical error, the individual's driver's license must be reinstated, and any charges related to driving while under suspension must be dismissed. This legislation seeks to alleviate the penalties faced by individuals whose licenses are suspended for reasons that may not warrant custodial arrest, thereby promoting fairness in the enforcement of traffic laws. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 56-1-555
Latest Version: 56-1-555