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The mission of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is to protect and serve the public with the highest standard of conduct and professionalism; to save lives through educating its citizens on highway safety and diligent enforcement of laws governing traffic, motor vehicles, and commercial carriers; and to ensure a safe, secure environment for the citizens of the state of South Carolina and its visitors.

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Recent News

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways April 25 To April 27, 2025

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of five people killed on South Carolina roadways during the weekend beginning Friday, April 25, at 6:00 p.m.

SCDPS to Honor Victims of Traffic Fatalities in Annual Memorial Service

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety will hold a virtual memorial service on Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. to remember the more than 1,000 lives lost on South Carolina roadways in 2024.