§ 70.99 PENALTY.
   (A)   Whoever violates any provision of this title for which no specific penalty is otherwise provided, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days, or both; provided, however, that no penalty shall exceed the penalty provided by state law for similar offenses. Each day any violation of this title shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
('86 Code, § 1.207) (Am. Ord. 97-7, passed 8-18-97)
   (B)   Traffic moving violations.
Violation
Minimum
Maximum
Violation
Minimum
Maximum
Speeding, less than 10 m.p.h.
$32
$50
Speeding, 11-15 m.p.h.
$52
$100
Speeding, 16-25 m.p.h.
$105
$150
Speeding, 26 m.p.h. and above
$155
$415
Racing
$210
Acquiescing in racing
$210
Driving left of center
$210
Improper passing on left
$210
Improper passing on right
$210
Changing lanes unlawfully
$210
Following too closely
$210
 
Violation
Minimum
Maximum
Violation
Minimum
Maximum
Following fire apparatus less 500 feet
$210
Disregarding traffic control device
$210
Improper starting
$210
Improper turning (left or ride)
$210
Unlawful U-turn (curve)
$210
No turn signal (turning or changing lane)
$210
Fail to yield right-of-way left turn
$210
Fail to yield at intersection
$210
Fail to yield at private road way
$210
Fail to yield to emergency vehicle
$210
Stopping/parking on roadway
$210
Disregarding stop sign
$210
Disregarding R/R barrier signal
$210
Reckless driving
$210
DUI (with/without datamaster)
$766
Child endangerment
$210
Improper backing
$210
Driving on sidewalk
$210
Towing vehicle no safety chain
$210
Right turn on red
$210
Fail to stop for bluelights
G/S
Hit and run property damage
G/S
Reckless homicide
G/S
Felony DUI
G/S
 
 
Violation
Minimum
Maximum
Passing stopped school bus
G/S
Careless operation
$210
 
(Am. Ord. 2000-3, passed 5-15-00; Am. Ord. 2001-05, passed 4-16-01; Am. Ord. 2001-19, passed 1-28-02; Am. Ord. 2002-09, passed 6-27-02)
   (C)   Other violations.
Violation
Minimum
Maximum
Violation
Minimum
Maximum
N.O.S.C. license
$210
Violation of beginner's permit
$210
Violation of license restriction
$210
No drivers license in possession
$210
Fail to surrender suspended D/L
$210
DUS first offense
$445
Permit child or ward to drive
$210
Permit unauthorized person to drive
$210
Lend, borrow, steal, alter D/L
$210
No moped driver license
$210
Fail to register/expired tag
$210
Improper vehicle license
$415
Improper use of dealer tag
$415
Helmet required under 21
$210
Hitchhiking
$210
Motorcycle lights on at all times
$210
Driving unsafe vehicle
$210
Driving without lights
$210
 
Violation
Minimum
Maximum
Violation
Minimum
Maximum
Window tint 27% only
$210
Failure to dim lights
$210
Operating (allowing) uninsured vehicle
$445
Child restraint violation
$155
Seatbelt violation
$27
Littering
$390
Disorderly conduct
$235
Brown bagging
$390
Open container
$390
Under age 21 possession of beer/wine
$390
Under age 21 possession of liquor
$390
Simple possession marijuana
$445
CDV
$905
 
(Am. Ord. 2000-3, passed 5-15-00; Am. Ord. 2001-05, passed 4-16-01; Am. Ord. 2001-19, passed 1-28-02; Am. Ord. 2002-09, passed 6-27-02)
   (D)   Each of the following town ordinances carries a fine for violation of $450:
      (1)   Parties to a crime;
      (2)   Petty larceny;
      (3)   Shoplifting;
      (4)   Receiving stolen goods;
      (5)   Obtaining goods under false pretense;
      (6)   Impersonation of police officer;
      (7)   Failing to return property;
      (8)   Gaining admission to event without paying;
      (9)   Defrauding innkeeper;
      (10)   Damaging property;
      (11)   Trespassing;
      (12)   Loitering;
      (13)   Assault and battery;
      (14)   Disorderly conduct;
      (15)   Noise; loud music;
      (16)   False alarm (Fire/EMS);
      (17)   False call for police;
      (18)   Resisting or interfering with police;
      (19)   Fail to stop on command of police;
      (20)   Aiders and abettors to a crime;
      (21)   Swearing falsely taking oaths;
      (22)   Indecent exposures;
      (23)   Obscene material;
      (24)   Gambling;
      (25)   Public drunkeness;
      (26)   Discharging firearm in city limits;
      (27)   Concealed weapons; and
      (28)   Carrying weapons.
(Am. Ord. 2001-05, passed 4-16-01; Am. Ord. 2002-09, passed 6-27-02)
Statutory reference:
   Similar state law, see S.C. Code § 14-25-65