A bill

to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 56-7-90 so as to PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT BE PLACED UNDER CUSTODIAL ARREST WHEN HE IS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN TRAFFIC OFFENSES FOR WHICH A UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET IS ISSUED.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.Chapter 7, Title 56 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

Section 56-7-90.A person may not be placed under custodial arrest when he is charged with a traffic offense which does not involve the unlawful use of alcohol or any other substance for which a uniform traffic ticket is issued.

SECTION 2.This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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