South Carolina H3176 amends the law to impose penalties for failing to stop for law enforcement and for leading officers on high-speed pursuits.
South Carolina H3176 amends the state code to make it unlawful for drivers to fail to stop when signaled by law enforcement vehicles using sirens or flashing lights. It establishes that failure to see or hear the signals does not excuse the violation if it was reasonable to do so. The bill sets penalties for violations, including fines, imprisonment, and driver's license suspension. Additionally, it introduces harsher penalties for those who willfully or wantonly lead law enforcement on high-speed pursuits, with potential felony charges and longer imprisonment terms.
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