Legal Question in Traffic Law in South Carolina

A driver in SC is responsible for knowing his/her speed, regardless of the type of equipment.

Being written a ticket for 76 in a 60 is a four point violation and most likely the officer wrote around $185.00 on the ticket for the fine amount. That ticket can be reduced to a two point violation with an $81.50 fine.

Should taking time off work, traveling to SC, spending money on gas, sitting around the court house, and the rest of the headache of handling this yourself is something you would rather avoid, an attonry can do all of that for you and save you a trip back to SC. My office is in Horry County (Myrtle Beach) and I also practice in Georgetown County. Occasionally, I'll handle these tickets in some of the surrounding counties. Due to making court appearances, I charge $250.00. You should also be aware that if convicted of a four point ticket in SC, it can transfer back to NC and result in an automatic suspension of your NC driving privleges. You can contact the DMV in Raleigh and verify this if you want.

Regardless of which way you go, I wish you well.

Robert J. Johnston

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