South Carolina Kicks of Holiday DUI Patrolling Campaign
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and local law enforcement agencies statewide announced plans Thursday to combine efforts to combat impaired driving during the Sober or Slammer! Christmas/New Year’s DUI crackdown, from December 12 to January 1.
Local agencies joined SCDPS on Thursday to inform the public about enforcement efforts as part of the Sober or Slammer! campaign that SCDPS coordinates. To illustrate the legal and personal consequences of drinking and driving around the state, simultaneous news conferences were conducted at city jails and county detention centers in Lexington, Spartanburg, Aiken, Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach and Charleston.
More than 160 local agencies across the state are participating in Sober or Slammer! activities, along with SCDPS’ Highway Patrol and State Transport Police. The goal of the campaign is to lower the number of alcohol-related crashes and fatalities and increase compliance with the state’s DUI laws.
Source: WJBF
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That is good to know before having the holiday spirits. South Carolina DUI laws are tough and are there to protect the public.
In South Carolina a first offender can expect to get up to $400 in fines, 2-30 days in jail and possible public service.
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