The "Roadway Protection and Safety Act" aims to address the issue of street takeovers in South Carolina by establishing clear definitions and penalties for participants, organizers, spectators, and those who aid or abet such activities. The bill defines a "street takeover" as the intentional obstruction of public roadways for illegal vehicle exhibitions, and outlines the roles of participants, organizers, spectators, and aiders or abettors. Penalties vary based on the role and number of offenses, with participants facing felony charges for repeat offenses, while organizers and spectators face a mix of misdemeanor and felony charges depending on the severity of their involvement.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the impoundment and forfeiture of vehicles involved in street takeovers, with specific measures for vehicles modified for illegal racing. It mandates that any vehicle used in a street takeover must be impounded for at least thirty days, and those involved in subsequent offenses will have their vehicles permanently forfeited. The act also prohibits any local government from reducing the penalties established in this legislation. The bill is currently under consideration in the House Committee on Judiciary.

Statutes affected:
04/03/2025: 56-5-3910
Latest Version: 56-5-3910