South Carolina Child Safety Laws regulate the safety requirements for children riding as passengers on South Carolina roads. Shelly Leeke Law Firm publishes The South Carolina Accident Book, offered free to residents of South Carolina. Order your Free copy today, 877-216-6723.

South Carolina Child Restraint Law



S
afety regulations for Children who are traveling in motor vehicles in South Carolina & The Penalties for Noncompliance:


  • Children 17 years and under must be restrained in a seatbelt;
  • Childrent 5 years and under must be restrained in an appropriate child safety seat
  • Children 5 years and under that weigh between 40 and 80 lbs., must be restrained in a booster seat in the back seat;
  • Children ages 1-5 that weigh be 20 and 39 lbs., must be restrained in a forward facing car seat in the back seat;
  • Infants through age 1, or infants that weigh under 20 lbs., must be restrained in a rear facing child car seat in the back seat;
  • When no applicable law applies to the child, South Carolina law requries the driver to ensure the child and also the child safety seat are secured properly;
  • The South Carolina seat belt law applies to all occupants in both the front and rear of the vehicle.

Penalties for Non-Compliance:

1. Driver is subject to a $150.00 maximum fine for a child restraint violation
2.The offender is subject to a maximum fine of $25.00 for a safety belt violation



If you can answer YES to theses six questions, we may be the injury law firm for you.

  1. Do you have total expected medical bills and lost wages (not just out-of-pocket expenses) of at least $2,000.00?
  2. Is there visible property damage to your car?
  3. Was the accident someone else’s fault?
  4. Did you seek medical treatment no more than (3) days after the accident?
  5. Have you followed the recommended course of treatment of your doctor?
  6. Did the accident happen less than 18 months ago?

If you answered YES to each of these questions, you should give us a call at 843-277-6061 to find out if you need a personal injury attorney for your case.
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North Area Office
103 Laurel Avenue
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211

Charleston & Mt. Pleasant Office
222 W. Coleman Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(By Appointment)
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Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211

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