Increases penalties for driving without a license in South Carolina.

This bill amends South Carolina law to increase penalties for driving without a license. A first offense results in a fine of up to $300 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days. A second offense carries a fine of up to $600 and imprisonment for 45 to 60 days. A third or subsequent offense incurs a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment for 45 to 6 months, or home detention for 45 days. The summary courts handle these cases.

Increases penalties for driving without a license in South Carolina.

This bill amends South Carolina law to increase penalties for driving without a license. A first offense results in a fine of up to $300 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days. A second offense carries a fine of up to $600 and imprisonment for 45 to 60 days. A third or subsequent offense incurs a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment for 45 to 6 months, or home detention for 45 days. The summary courts handle these cases.