The bill H. 5240 aims to amend Section 56-1-180 of the South Carolina Code of Laws concerning special restricted driver's licenses for minors. The proposed changes stipulate that a minor holding such a license may not operate a vehicle between midnight and five o'clock a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed driver. This amendment seeks to enhance safety regulations for young drivers by restricting their driving hours during late-night periods.

Additionally, the bill modifies the existing language regarding the conditions under which a special restricted driver's license is valid. It specifies that the holder must be accompanied by a licensed adult who is at least twenty-one years old after 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. during daylight saving time. The current provision that allows driving until 6 a.m. is adjusted to reflect the new restriction of 5 a.m. This change is intended to ensure that minors have appropriate supervision during their driving hours. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/24/2026: 56-1-180
Latest Version: 56-1-180