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Citations for South Carolina’s hands-free driving law begin next month - wach.com

Detected July 26, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

South Carolina's hands-free driving law takes effect with citations starting next month. Commercial drivers must avoid handheld phone use while driving.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 26, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All commercial motor vehicle drivers operating in South Carolina, including owner-operators, small fleets, and large carriers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Before citations begin next month (verify exact date from official source).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

South Carolina's hands-free driving law (effective next month) prohibits holding or using a handheld electronic device while driving. Citations will be issued starting next month.

Who it affects

All commercial motor vehicle drivers operating in South Carolina, including owner-operators, small fleets, and large carriers.

What you must do

Ensure all drivers use hands-free devices only (e.g., Bluetooth, voice commands) and do not hold phones while driving in South Carolina.

Deadline

Before citations begin next month (verify exact date from official source).

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-gFBVV95cUxPcUZ5X1dIQ2IzczJFcEVYcmRCSE5KanhUYUg1RzRrVnlaWEp0aWw4RDFwa1Y4SkYtVWthR0kxWGdRUGE4a0EtTUJDd2NPLVhsbjJENDJFUlh2Q2lwbkw4anhPaWF3c21NdjU4QXJRcjBwRk16QWQ1WkQ1bEhmRHdwZkY5T3ViTVZSUXlFOGxQLVdGMV9YMUUxWkN1VEx0QzBOM2dQRmN6WW5veEY2QzlIRG9sTXdTSERvVWR4Tk1pTmVtQVZxRF85WDljTzhnSDUzMHI5MGZpNDM5M1JXR2U2S2NrZ3dXNWVxS2xWaGNKbHJrSkJvN0o2aWJn?oc=5

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