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 a driver who fails to stop when signaled by law enforcement is guilty of a misdemeanor for a first offense, with fines and potential imprisonment, and a felony for subsequent offenses.

Notably, the bill introduces a new provision that imposes a felony charge with a mandatory minimum prison sentence of three years for individuals who are found to have led a high-speed pursuit that was recorded. This new penalty is in addition to the existing penalties for failing to stop, which include fines, imprisonment, and driver's license suspension. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 56-5-750
03/12/2025: 56-5-750
Latest Version: 56-5-750