H4770

Traffic safety

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H4770 repeals the requirement for in-person service of speeding citations based on photographic evidence and allows citations during.

South Carolina H4770 repeals Section 56-7-35, which required in-person service of speeding citations based on photographic evidence within one hour of the violation. The bill also amends Section 56-5-710 to allow local authorities to issue traffic citations based on photographic evidence. Additionally, it modifies Section 56-5-70 to permit citations for speeding or disregarding traffic control devices based on photographic evidence only during emergencies. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 16, 2025

House

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