The bill S. 111 aims to amend Section 56-5-750 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which addresses the offense of failing to stop for law enforcement vehicles. The proposed changes introduce specific penalties for individuals who lead law enforcement officers on high-speed pursuits that are recorded on video. The bill establishes that if a driver is found to have engaged in such a pursuit, they will be guilty of a felony and face a mandatory minimum prison sentence of three years, with a maximum of five years, and their driver's license will be suspended for one year.

Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for first and subsequent offenses of failing to stop when signaled by law enforcement. For a first offense without resulting great bodily injury or death, the driver faces a misdemeanor charge with fines and potential imprisonment. For second or subsequent offenses, the charge escalates to a felony with increased penalties. The amendments aim to enhance accountability and deter reckless behavior among drivers who evade law enforcement.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 56-5-750
Latest Version: 56-5-750