South Carolina § 56-1-190 License must be carried and exhibited on demand.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 56-1-190 — License must be carried and exhibited on demand.

South Carolina § 56-1-190

Title 56MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 1DRIVER'S LICENSE

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-190 (2026).

Text

A licensee shall have his license in his immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display it upon demand of an officer or agent of either the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of Public Safety or a law enforcement officer of the State. No points pursuant to Section 56-1-720 may be assessed. No points for insurance merit rating system and recoupment purposes may be assessed.

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A licensee shall have his license in his immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display it upon demand of an officer or agent of either the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of Public Safety or a law enforcement officer of the State. No points pursuant to Section 56-1-720 may be assessed. No points for insurance merit rating system and recoupment purposes may be assessed.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-167; 1952 Code SECTION 46-165; 1942 Code SECTION 5993; 1932 Code SECTION 5993; 1930 (36) 1057; 1959 (51) 421; 1993 Act No. 134, SECTION 1; 1994 Act No. 497, Part II, SECTION 36P.