CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – With the first 30 days of the Hands-Free Law being in full enforcement, data shows drivers in Charleston County received more citations than anywhere in the state.
The 6-month warning period for the Hands-Free Law ended February 28th, 2026. After the first 30 days, nearly 3,500 citations were issued statewide for holding or using devices such as cellphones while driving. Charleston County had the highest number of citations, 470, in the 30-day period.
The law prohibits drivers from holding a phone for any reason while the car is in motion. The goal is to put a stop to dangerous and distracted driving…