South Carolina General Assembly
109th Session, 1991-1992

Bill 4222


Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter


                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               House
Bill Number:                    4222
Primary Sponsor:                Felder
Committee Number:               25
Type of Legislation:            GB
Subject:                        Negligent driving
Residing Body:                  House
Current Committee:              Judiciary
Computer Document Number:       DKA/3557.AL
Introduced Date:                Jan 21, 1992
Last History Body:              House
Last History Date:              Jan 21, 1992
Last History Type:              Introduced, read first time,
                                referred to Committee
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Felder
Type of Legislation:            General Bill



History


 Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN
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 4222  House   Jan 21, 1992  Introduced, read first time,    25
                             referred to Committee

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A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2925 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE MOTOR VEHICLE MOVING VIOLATION OF NEGLIGENT DRIVING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 56-5-2925. (A) It is unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle upon a public way in a negligent or careless manner without due cause so as to endanger persons or property. A person who violates the provisions of this section upon conviction, entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail, must be fined a minimum of one hundred dollars but not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days. That portion of the fine imposed over the administrative cost must be divided between the judicial department and the Commission on Prosecution Coordination.

(B) Negligent driving is an alternative or lesser charge for all moving violations except driving while license is canceled, suspended, or revoked pursuant to Section 56-1-460, and offenses relating to driving while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs pursuant to Sections 56-5-2910 and 56-5-2930.

(C) A negligent driving conviction, plea, or forfeiture of bail carries no points."

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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