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South Carolina Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)
Restricted: Hands-free required statewide: no holding/supporting a mobile device while driving (SC Hands-Free Act, SC Code 56-5-3890; eff.
RestrictedVerified Jul 13, 2026
Hands-free required statewide: no holding/supporting a mobile device while driving (SC Hands-Free Act, SC Code 56-5-3890; eff. Sept 1, 2025 — citations began Feb 28, 2026: $100 first offense, $200 + 2 points after).
Official source: scstatehouse.gov →
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