South Carolina bill H3148 prohibits custodial arrest for drivers with suspended licenses due to unpaid traffic tickets or clerical errors.

South Carolina bill H3148 amends the state code to prevent individuals from being placed under custodial arrest when stopped for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license, provided the suspension stems from an unpaid traffic ticket or a clerical error on the person's driving record. The bill mandates that upon payment of the traffic ticket or correction of the clerical error, the driver's license must be reinstated and any driving while under suspension charge must be dismissed. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina bill H3148 prohibits custodial arrest for drivers with suspended licenses due to unpaid traffic tickets or clerical errors.

South Carolina bill H3148 amends the state code to prevent individuals from being placed under custodial arrest when stopped for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license, provided the suspension stems from an unpaid traffic ticket or a clerical error on the person's driving record. The bill mandates that upon payment of the traffic ticket or correction of the clerical error, the driver's license must be reinstated and any driving while under suspension charge must be dismissed. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.