The "South Carolina Speed Safety Act of 2026" aims to enhance traffic safety by allowing certain local governmental agencies to implement speed-safety systems. The bill introduces a new Article 12 to Chapter 5, Title 56 of the South Carolina Code, which defines key terms such as "speed-safety system," "agency," and "owner." It establishes guidelines for the operation of these systems, including requirements for public notification, training for operators, and the issuance of citations based on recorded images of speeding violations. The bill also mandates that revenue generated from these systems be allocated solely for public safety and traffic safety initiatives.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws by deleting provisions related to the issuance of traffic citations during emergencies and repealing the section concerning uniform traffic tickets for certain offenses. It specifies that violations captured by speed-safety systems are not considered moving violations and will not affect the driving records of vehicle owners. The act is set to take effect upon the Governor's approval and will automatically repeal on December 31, 2030, reverting the statutes to their previous language prior to the act's enactment.

Statutes affected:
05/05/2026: 56-5-70, 56-5-710, 56-7-35
Latest Version: 56-5-70, 56-5-710, 56-7-35