South Carolina · South Carolina Code — Title 56, Motor Vehicles
S.C. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 56-5-1535: Endangerment of a highway worker; penalties; definitions
What this law says, in plain English
Operating a motor vehicle unsafely in a highway work zone where workers are present is prohibited. Violations result in mandatory fines ranging from $500–$5,000 depending on whether injury occurred.
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