The bill H. 4773 seeks to amend Section 56-5-2920 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to reckless driving and its associated penalties. The proposed changes include a revision of the penalty provisions for individuals convicted of reckless driving. Specifically, the bill stipulates that upon a second or subsequent offense, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will suspend the driver's license for three months and requires the offender to complete a defensive driving course within sixty days of conviction. Failure to provide proof of course completion will result in an additional suspension of driving privileges.

Additionally, the bill modifies the timeframe for considering prior offenses from five years to three years, meaning only offenses occurring within three years prior to the last offense will count as prior offenses for the purpose of penalties. The bill also clarifies that individuals whose licenses are suspended under this section do not need to provide proof of financial responsibility for reinstatement. This legislation aims to enhance road safety by imposing stricter penalties and requirements for repeat offenders of reckless driving.

Statutes affected:
Latest Version: 56-5-2920