Legal Question in Traffic Law in South Carolina

DMV block 22 years later for traffic ticket in another state?

When I went to renew my NC drivers license recently, I was informed SC had put a block on it. The clerk researched it and said ''You're not going to believe this...it is from a traffic ticket from 1982''! Further research in SC discovered an 82 ticket for ''55 in a 45'' zone. I don't even recall having recieved a ticket - nor would I have any paper work to defend it. Isn't there a REASONABLE time in which the state has to pursue this? I've even lived several years in SC following that date - and this is the first I have heard about it. Isn't there a statute of limitations? Isn't it a bit unreasonable to expect someone to have records from 22 years ago?


Asked on 10/21/04, 5:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: DMV block 22 years later for traffic ticket in another state?

Yes, it would appear to be unreasonable. Its possible that you could contest it. However, the length of time and the cost may not be what you want to incur. You didn't say if the problem is paying money to clear up the problem. I assume that is the case. If so, you might find it easier to just pay it. Again, depending on the exact problem, you may be able to fight it. Good luck.

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Answered on 10/21/04, 5:44 pm


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