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Friday, 23 September 2011

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South Carolina DUI


1st Drunk Driving Offense
DUI fines and penalties in South Carolina vary according to the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of the driver when arrested. It is against the law to drive with a BAC above .08.

First DUI Conviction
With a Blood Alcohol Content Under .10

License Suspension - 6 Months
Fine - $400
Jail – Minimum of 48 Hours – Maximum of 30 Days, or
48 Hours of Public Service Employment
With a Blood Alcohol Content .10 and Under .16

License Suspension - 6 Months
Fine - $500
Jail – Minimum of 72 Hours – Maximum of 30 Days, or
72 Hours of Public Service Employment
With a Blood Alcohol Content Above .16

License Suspension - 6 Months
Fine - $1,000
Jail – Minimum of 30 Days – Maximum of 90 Days, or
30 Days of Public Service Employment.


2nd Drunk Driving Offense
Second DUI Conviction
Blood Alcohol Content Under .10

License Suspension - 1 Year
Fine $2,100-$5,100
Jail – Minimum 5 Days- Maximum 1 Year
Blood Alcohol Content .10 and Under .16

License Suspension - 1 Year
Fine $2,500-$5,500
Jail – Minimum 30 Days- Maximum 2 Years
Blood Alcohol Content Above .16

License Suspension - 1 Year
Fine $3,500-$6,500
Jail – Minimum 90 Days- Maximum 3 Years

South Carolina DUI
3rd DUI Offense
Third Drunk Driving Conviction
Blood Alcohol Content Under .10

License Suspension - 2 Years
Fine $3,800-$6,300
Jail – Minimum 60 Days- Maximum 3 Years
Blood Alcohol Content .10 and Under .16

License Suspension - 2 Years
Fine $5,000-$7,500
Jail – Minimum 90 Days- Maximum 4 Years
Blood Alcohol Content Above .16

License Suspension - 2 Years
Fine $7,500-$10,000
Jail – Minimum 6 Months - Maximum 5 Years


4th DUI Offense
Fourth Drunk Driving Conviction
Blood Alcohol Content Under .10

Permanent License Revocation
Jail – Minimum 1 Year - Maximum 5 Years
Blood Alcohol Content .10 and Under .16

Permanent License Revocation
Jail – Minimum 2 Years - Maximum 6 Years
Blood Alcohol Content Above .16

Permanent License Revocation
Jail – Minimum 3 Years - Maximum 7 Years

South Carolina DUI
South Carolina's implied consent law means that any person who drives a motor vehicle on the roadways of the state is considered to have given their consent to a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine if they are detained by a peace officer who believes that the driver was driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both. If you refuse to submit to such a test, your drivers license will be immediately suspended for at least 90 days. In addition you can still be charged and convicted of a DUI without a chemical test if the peace officer convinces the court that you were intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle.
South Carolina DUI
Use the resources in this site for further information

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