As newcomers flow into South Carolina to take advantage of its southern charm and picturesque beaches, many of them could be driving with suspended licenses and not even know it.
In South Carolina, a first offense of being caught driving with a suspended driver’s license can result in a $300 fine and up to 30 days in jail. From there, the consequences only increase in severity.
If a newcomer moving to South Carolinahas a valid driver’s license from another state, they must apply for an S.C. driver’s license within 45 days of establishing permanent residency within the state and turn in their out-of-state license. Operating a vehicle with an out-of-state license past this grace period is one way new residents could face penalties…