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South Carolina Phone Use While Driving Laws (2026)

Restricted: South Carolina requires hands-free driving statewide under the SC Hands-Free Act: you can't hold or support a mobile device while driving.

RestrictedVerified Jul 13, 2026

South Carolina requires hands-free driving statewide under the SC Hands-Free Act: you can't hold or support a mobile device while driving. The law took effect September 1, 2025, and citations began February 28, 2026 — $100 for a first offense, then $200 plus 2 points (SC Code 56-5-3890).

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