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The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act requires drivers to put down their phones, tablets, and other electronic devices while driving and keep their focus on the road.

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SCDPS includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame.

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SCDPS administers grant programs to state and local law enforcement agencies and other organizations to help make South Carolina a safer place to live and improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

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Whether you’re a resident of South Carolina, or visiting on vacation, here’s where you can get educated on traffic laws in the state.

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SCDPS offers a variety of grant funding opportunities to local organizations providing financial assistance to help make South Carolina a safer place to live.

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Hurricanes are a fact of life in South Carolina and when it's time to evacuate, we'll be there to guide you.

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2026 Fatal Collision Statistics*

718

Fatal Crashes

-41 (Compared to 2025 YTD)

758

Fatalities

-50 (Compared to 2025 YTD)

118

Motorcycle Deaths

-9 (Compared to 2025 YTD)

137

Pedestrian Deaths

-4 (Compared to 2025 YTD)

*The numbers are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions reported to the South Carolina Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs as of 9 a.m. on November 10, 2026.
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Are you looking for a rewarding career with a team that makes a difference every day? Consider joining the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Whether you’re interested in a law enforcement position with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, or Bureau of Protective Services—or a civilian career supporting the agency—you can help serve and protect South Carolina.

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Monday, Nov 9, 2026

SCDPS Reports Three Killed on South Carolina Roadways November 6 to November 8, 2026

Columbia — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of three persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning Friday, November 6, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 8, at 11:59 p.m.

For additional data on traffic fatalities by county, please view the most recent year-to-date fatality report on our website - Year-to-Date Traffic Fatalities | South Carolina Department of Public Safety*

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