South Carolina’s new distracted driving law will take effect on Monday, prohibiting drivers from holding or supporting a mobile device while operating a vehicle.
The law aims to reduce distracted driving by making it illegal to hold or support a mobile electronic device with any part of the body while driving.
For the first five months, drivers caught violating the law will receive a warning. However, starting March 1st, fines will be imposed, with a $100 fine for the first offense and a $200 fine plus two points on the driving record for subsequent violations…