Over 3,000 Tickets Given in One Month for Hands-Free Law Violations

SC issues thousands of citations in first month of hands-free driving law

Officers in South Carolina issued nearly 3,400 citations during the first month of enforcing the state’s new hands-free driving law.

Charleston County tops state with 470 hands-free citations as S.C. total hits 3,495

Since South Carolina’s hands-free law took full effect, Charleston County has issued more violations than any other county in the state.

Over 3,000 tickets given in one month for hands-free law violations

(WSPA) - In less than one month law enforcement agencies have issued more than 3,000 tickets to drivers for violating the state's hands-free driving law. In 2025, state lawmakers passed a new law aimed at reducing the number of crashes associated with distracted driving on South Carolina roads. Beginning on February 28, following a six-month [...]

SC Hands-Free Law data released from fists 30 days

After a six-month warning period, law enforcement across South Carolina began issuing citations for the state’s Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Law.

Nearly 3,500 citations issued under South Carolina’s new hands-free driving law

South Carolina’s new hands-free driving law has already led to nearly 3,500 citations statewide.

Nearly 3,500 citations issued in first month of South Carolina hands-free law enforcement

South Carolina issued nearly 3,500 hands-free driving citations in the first 30 days of enforcement, according to SCDPS.