H5640

South Carolina Speed Safety Act of 2026

Introduced·4/30/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina Speed Safety Act of 2026 establishes speed-safety systems in municipalities with populations over 25,000.

The South Carolina Speed Safety Act of 2026 introduces speed-safety systems in municipalities with populations over 25,000. These systems use recorded images to enforce traffic violations related to speeding or disregarding traffic control devices. The act outlines procedures for issuing citations, handling objections, and setting up the systems. It mandates that revenue from these systems be used for public safety, traffic safety improvements, or educational initiatives. The act also repeals certain sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws related to traffic violations and citations.

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Education and Public Works Committee
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History

Apr 30

House

Introduced and read first time

Apr 30

House

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works