The bill H. 3142 aims to amend Section 56-1-460 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to penalties for driving offenses when a person's driver's license is canceled, suspended, or revoked. The proposed changes specifically revise the penalties for third or subsequent offenses, establishing a fine of one thousand dollars and allowing for imprisonment of up to ninety days or confinement to a person's residence under the Home Detention Act for the same duration. Notably, the bill stipulates that no part of the imprisonment or home detention can be suspended by the trial judge, except in cases where the court suspends a term of imprisonment upon successful completion of home detention conditions. Additionally, individuals sentenced to home detention are required to cover the costs associated with their confinement.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the provisions for first or second offenses, allowing individuals who are employed or enrolled in a college or university to apply for a route-restricted driver's license during their suspension. This license would permit them to drive only to and from their place of work or education, provided they can demonstrate that they live more than one mile from these locations. The bill includes technical changes to clarify these provisions and is set to take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 56-1-460
Latest Version: 56-1-460