The bill S. 208 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding reckless vehicular homicide and introduce penalties for felony reckless driving. It modifies Section 56-5-2910 to establish that a person convicted of reckless vehicular homicide faces a felony charge with fines ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 and imprisonment for up to 15 years. Additionally, it allows individuals to petition for the reinstatement of their driver's license one year after revocation, contingent upon certain conditions, including the absence of intoxicants during the incident and a favorable assessment of their driving record.

Furthermore, the bill adds Section 56-5-2925, defining felony reckless driving as causing great bodily injury to another while driving recklessly. Offenders face fines between $1,000 and $10,000 and up to 10 years of imprisonment, with a three-year license revocation. Similar to the provisions for reckless vehicular homicide, individuals convicted of felony reckless driving can petition for license reinstatement after one year, subject to specific conditions. The bill emphasizes that any subsequent moving violation will result in the automatic cancellation of the reinstated driver's license and the full revocation period for the initial offense.

Statutes affected:
01/15/2025: 56-5-2910, 56-5-2925
01/28/2025: 56-5-2910, 56-5-2925
Latest Version: 56-5-2910, 56-5-2925