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South Carolina
5 miles to terminals and for food, rest, fuel and repairs. All other access for twin trailers by petition only.
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
Federal Highway Admin 
803-765-5411
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Urban Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Other Roads Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Urban Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 70
Other Roads Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Work Zone Special Limits
Speeding, $75-$200 or up to 30 days jail, or both, Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Not Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
uses distracted as contributing factor
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>6 in All Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, No state authority
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.15
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 21
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
Legally owned loaded guns can be carried in glove box, consoles or trunk compartments.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Law permits deadly force in public places with no duty to retreat
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.412
Truck Access Policies
5 miles to terminals and for food, rest, fuel and repairs. All other access for twin trailers by petition only.
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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