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South Carolina DMV Point System

 

Reckless Driving

6 points

Passing Stopped School Bus

6 points

Hit & Run, property damages only

6 points

Driving Too Fast for Conditions or Speeding less than 10mph

2 points

Driving 10-25 mph over the posted speed limit

4 points

Driving 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit

6 points

Disobedience of any traffic control device

4 points

Disobedience to officer directing traffic

4 points

Failure to Yield Right of Way

4 points

Driving on Wrong side of road

4 points

Passing Unlawfully

4 points

Turning Unlawfully

4 points

Driving through or within a safety zone

4 points

Failing to give signal or giving improper signal for stopping,turning 

4 points

Shifting lanes without safety precaution

2 points

Improper dangerous parking

2 points

Following too closely

4 points

Failing to dim lights

2 points

Operating with improper lights

2 points

Operating with improper brakes

4 points

Operating a vehicle in unsafe conditions

2 points

Driving in improper lane

2 points

Improper backing

2 points

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Below is a list of South Carolina traffic offenses and the points assessed for each one. However, it is important to note that if you are licensed in a state other than South Carolina, your state's DMV may assess points differently.

 

If you are an out-of-state driver, the South Carolina DMV will forward the final disposition on your ticket to the DMV in your state of residence. From there your state's DMV will assess points based on how your state views the charge on the ticket. 

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