South Carolina Department of Public Safety

Buckle Up South Carolina

South Carolina’s Safety Belt Law changed December 9th, 2005.  The new law allows for primary enforcement of safety belt usage.  Under the new primary law, a law enforcement officer has the authority to stop a driver if the officer has a clear and unobstructed view of a driver or occupant of a motor vehicle not wearing a safety belt or not secured in a child restraint system.

• South Carolina's Primary Safety Belt Law

• Primary Safety Belt Law FAQ's

• New Law Flyer - English (PDF file)

• New Law Flyer - Spanish (PDF file)